Delany
Every Delany since 1990 — 1,408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delany
Delany is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,866 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,408 American babies have been named Delany. Its peak came in 2024, when 90 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 Delany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delany year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,866 |
| 2024 | 90 | #2,123 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,676 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,469 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,227 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,561 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,945 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,519 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,164 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,941 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,145 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,604 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,023 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,330 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,935 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,085 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,470 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,231 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,070 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,379 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,893 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,279 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,612 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,207 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,126 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,692 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,515 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delany in 2025?
Delany ranked #2,866 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delany?
1,408 babies have been named Delany in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delany most popular?
Delany peaked in 2024, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Delany a boy or girl name?
Delany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delany rising or falling?
Delany is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.