Delaney
Peaked at #169 nationally in 2004, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Delaney has been recorded 97% of the time for girls and 3% of the time for boys.
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Delaney — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#169
in 2004
Current rank
#216
in 2024
Years tracked
63
1939–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1939, Delaney reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #169 nationally with 2,002 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #268 (2014) to #216 (2024) — a 19% improvement.
As of 2024, Delaney ranks #216 nationally for girls, with 1,432 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #216 | 1,432 |
| 2023 | #233 | 1,287 |
| 2022 | #244 | 1,253 |
| 2021 | #268 | 1,164 |
| 2020 | #313 | 1,024 |
| 2019 | #286 | 1,158 |
| 2018 | #249 | 1,315 |
| 2017 | #251 | 1,266 |
Delaney — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1941
in 1973
Current rank
#9169
in 2024
Years tracked
93
1912–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1912, Delaney reached its peak popularity for boys in 1973, ranking #1941 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8967 (2014) to #9169 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Delaney ranks #9169 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,169 | 8 |
| 2023 | #5,293 | 18 |
| 2022 | #12,784 | 5 |
| 2021 | #6,416 | 13 |
| 2020 | #5,298 | 17 |
| 2019 | #8,361 | 9 |
| 2018 | #5,834 | 15 |
| 2017 | #7,213 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Delaney most popular?
Delaney was most popular in 2004, when it ranked #169 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Delaney becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Delaney?
At least 45,354 babies have been recorded with the name Delaney in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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