Delaney
Delaney is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Delaney in their class.
About the Name Delaney
Delaney has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 212 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1617 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Delaney is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Delaney in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #216, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Delaney
- Catherine Delaney — Catherine Delaney is an Irish artist, working in the disciplines of sculpture, installation art and photography.
- Jake Delaney — Jake Delaney is an Australian tennis player.
- Gary Delaney — Gary Edith Delaney is an English writer and stand-up comedian.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Delaney
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Delaney
Almost certainly the only Delaney in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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