Delaine
Pronunciation: [ d-ihl-AYN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delaine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 113 babies have been named Delaine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delaine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,404 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,404
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Delaine
Delaine is a boy name .
Is Delaine a boy or girl name? Delaine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,404 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,320. Delaine is more commonly used as a boy name.
Delaine is currently ranked #23,404 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delaine include Del, Dela, Delay, Delaie, Ine, Iney, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delaine include Delano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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