Delaney

In 2022, the name Delaney was 242nd most popular baby name for girls and 528th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,257 babies were named Delaney in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,674 babies in the United States were named Delaney. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Delaney is around 17 to 19 years old.

The name "Delaney" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Delaney include Laney and Del.

Delaney Meaning & Origin

Delaney is a Gaelic surname that means "dark challenger" or "descendant of the challenger," invoking strength and resilience.

The name Delaney is described as artistic, energetic and darling.

Pronunciation

Delaney is pronounced de-la-ney in English. The name Delaney has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Delaney

• Delaney is a surname that was turned into a first name and is used for both boys and girls.

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