Delanie
Delanie is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Child of the dark challenger, or from the alder grove.
Origin and history
Delanie is a modern feminine given name derived from the Irish surname Delaney, which stems from Gaelic roots meaning 'child of the dark challenger' or 'from the alder grove'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the broader trend of using surname-based names. It remains a moderately soft, recognizable, yet uncommon choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
5,176 babies in the United States have been named Delanie since 1880. It ranks #2402 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1396.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- TX (16.6 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 121 |
| 1990-2000 | 928 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,678 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,516 |
| 2020-2029 | 721 |
Nicknames
Lainey, Laney, Dee
Fun facts
- Delanie originated as an anglicized spelling variant of the traditional Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine.
- The spelling Delanie offers a softer, more distinctly feminine alternative to the standard Delaney.