Feminine dossier · first seen 1939
Delaney
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2004
Peak births
2,002
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1939Peak 20042025
Quick answers about Delaney
How many people are named Delaney?
An estimated 44,963 living Americans are named Delaney.
How rare is Delaney?
Delaney is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,283 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 35.9% from its 2004 peak.
How old is the typical Delaney?
The median age of a living American named Delaney is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 24 years old.
Is Delaney still popular?
Yes. Delaney is holding steady, with 1,283 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Delaney most common?
Delaney has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appeared 4.0× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2004
Decline from peak
35.9%
2025
1,283
All-time
45,442
Diaspora map
Delaney broke out in Washington (1994) and became over-represented in 26 states over 27 years.
Broke out: Washington, 1994 · over-represented in 26 states over 27 years