Delane
Pronunciation: [ d-EHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 610 babies have been named Delane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delane is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,068 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,068
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Delane
Delane is a boy name .
Is Delane a boy or girl name? Delane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,068 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,811. Delane is more commonly used as a girl name.
Delane is currently ranked #32,068 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delane include Del, Dela, Delay, Delaie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delane include Delano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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