Delaine
Pronunciation: [ d-ihl-AYN ]
Delaine is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,320 in the US, popular nicknames include Del, Dey, and Delie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Delaine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,657 babies have been named Delaine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delaine is past its peak , currently ranked #38,320 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,320
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Delaine is also used as a boy name, ranked #23404.
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About the Name Delaine
Delaine is a girl name .
Is Delaine a boy or girl name? Delaine is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,320 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,404. Delaine is more commonly used as a boy name.
Delaine is currently ranked #38,320 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delaine include Del, Dey, Delie, and Delaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delaine include Delaney, Delainey, Delani, Delanie, Delany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis