Delaney
Delaney: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈleɪni/
Meaning and origin of Delaney
Root meaning: “from the alder grove”
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
- A male given name.
Etymology
From a Norman baronial surname, from a place in France, Old French del aunaie (“from the alder grove”). In Ireland an anglicization of Irish Ó Dubhshláine (descendant of Black (dubh) + Challenge (slán)).
How popular is Delaney?
Since 1880, 45,437 girls and 1,213 boys in the U.S. have been named Delaney (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #1941 in 1973. In 2025 it ranked #242 for girls, with 1,295 babies given the name.
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Delaney FAQ
What does the name Delaney mean?
Delaney traces back to a root meaning "from the alder grove". A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. A male given name. From a Norman baronial surname, from a place in France, Old French del aunaie (“from the alder grove”). In Ireland an anglicization of Irish Ó Dubhshláine (descendant of Black (dubh) + Challenge (slán)).
What is the origin of the name Delaney?
Delaney is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Delaney?
Since 1880, 45,437 girls and 1,213 boys in the U.S. have been named Delaney (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #1941 in 1973. In 2025 it ranked #242 for girls, with 1,295 babies given the name.
Is Delaney a boy or girl name?
Delaney is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 45,437 girls and 1,213 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.