Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Delaney.
National Rank (2025)
#242
All-Time Peak Rank
#169 (2004)
Total U.S. Births
45,437
Unisex Distribution2.6% Boy / 97.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Delaney Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Delaney
According to SSA data, Delaney achieved its highest historical rank of #169 in 2004. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 2,002 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 3.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 55 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Delaney scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-3.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,002Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
55Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:5
1940s:0
1950s:12
1960s:30
1970s:159
1980s:335
1990s:7,493
2000s:17,086
2010s:12,869
2020s:7,448
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDe-la-ney
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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