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Delaney

female

Meaning

"Descendant of the Challenger"

From an Irish surname, often analyzed as a patronymic meaning descendant of a figure characterized as a challenger.

Popularity History of Delaney

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#216Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#216

Delaney was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+17

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Delaney Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Delaney.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Delaney

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables3
Length7 letters

Sibling Ideas