Delani
Every Delani since 1978 — 2,140 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delani
Delani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,469 in 2025 with 146 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,140 American babies have been named Delani. Its peak came in 2024, when 174 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | #1,469 | 7 | #9,939 |
| 2024 | 166 | #1,371 | 8 | #9,201 |
| 2023 | 161 | #1,395 | 11 | #7,388 |
| 2022 | 126 | #1,671 | 10 | #7,899 |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,105 | 9 | #8,330 |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,423 | 7 | #9,812 |
| 2019 | 79 | #2,293 | — | — |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,789 | — | — |
| 2017 | 79 | #2,327 | — | — |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,914 | 5 | #12,654 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,400 | — | — |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,503 | — | — |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,331 | — | — |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,381 | — | — |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,315 | 5 | #12,739 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,639 | — | — |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,100 | — | — |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,065 | — | — |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,936 | — | — |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,422 | — | — |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,679 | — | — |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,597 | — | — |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,805 | 5 | #11,294 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,792 | — | — |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,107 | — | — |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,290 | — | — |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,374 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,765 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delani in 2025?
Delani ranked #1,469 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 146 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delani?
2,140 babies have been named Delani in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delani most popular?
Delani peaked in 2024, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Delani a boy or girl name?
Delani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delani rising or falling?
Delani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.