Delaney
How to say it: duh-LAY-nee · /dəˈleɪni/
From Irish Gaelic O Dubhslaine meaning 'descendant of Dubhslaine' (dark challenger). Surname turned given name.
Delaney was the 205th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,283 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #162 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #205 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,283 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,878 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #162 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Following a high in the 2000s, Delaney settled but stayed well used. Now close to that high, it looks set to lift again.
What goes with it
Breezy and melodic with soft sounds and crisp edges, Delaney feels lively and relaxed. Laney is a natural short form, while Mackenzie shares its style.
Middle names that flow with Delaney →
Nicknames
- Del
- Laney
- Lane
Honouring a Delaney in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Delaney is about 1 in 79.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Delaney
- Delaney Schnell (born 1998)American diver
- Delaney Spaulding (born 1995)American softball player
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