Will my child share the name Daley with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Daley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Daley in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Daley becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Daley is declining: down 1,423 places since 2019, to #3,689 in 2024. It peaked at #1,183 in 2013.

Is Daley a good choice for a distinctive name?

Daley is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Daley a popular baby name in the United States?

Daley does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Daley

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Daley is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Daley in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Daley

Daley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1423 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1183 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Daley is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Daley in their class.