Delaney
Pronunciation: [ d-uhl-AYN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delaney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,065 babies have been named Delaney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delaney is past its peak , currently ranked #11,277 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,277
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Greek origin
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About the Name Delaney
Delaney is a boy name .
Is Delaney a boy or girl name? Delaney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,277 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #216. Delaney is more commonly used as a girl name.
Delaney is currently ranked #11,277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delaney include Del, Dela, Delay, Delaie, Ney, Neyie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delaney include Delano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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