An estimated 44,784 living Americans are named Delaney.
How rare is Delaney?
Delaney is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,283 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 35.9% from its 2004 peak.
How old is the typical Delaney?
The median age of a living American named Delaney is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 24 years old.
Is Delaney still popular?
Yes. Delaney is holding steady, with 1,283 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Delaney most common?
Delaney has its strongest geographic signal in Delaware, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1939Peak 20042025
Peak year
2004
Decline from peak
35.9%
2025
1,283
All-time
45,442
Diaspora map
Delaney broke out in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington (1995) and became over-represented in 35 states over 25 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington, 1995 · over-represented in 35 states over 25 years
