Total births
2,377
Unisex name · since 1919
Delaine
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 2,377 babies named Delaine, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13616
- among girls today
- 2,377
- born since 1919
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
2,377 babies have been named Delaine since 1919, making it today's #13616 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Delaine has been recorded 2,377 times among girls since 1919, currently ranked #13616 nationally and more common than 23% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2025.
- #13616 among girls today
- 2,377 born since 1919
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Delaine is currently the #13616 unisex name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 2,377 born since 1919, peaking in the 1950s.
- #13616
- among girls today
- 2,377
- born since 1919
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Delaine vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13616
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Delaine was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
65 babies were named Delaine in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
How Delaine compares
2,377 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Delaine's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Delaine | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,377 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Delaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Delaine's full recorded timeline at 1970, 27% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 73% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2013, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1954 peak of 65 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Delaine at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1954
Current rank
#13,616
Active since
1919
Delaine popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2025
- Peak year (1954)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Delaine popularity over time - boys
242 total births recorded since 1923 (Delaine as boys' name)
Delaine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Delaine's strongest decade.
535 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Delaine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 119
1920s
119 births
- 1930s
1930s
240 births
- 1940s
1940s
350 births
- 1950s
1950s
535 births
- 1960s
1960s
483 births
- 1970s 213
1970s
213 births
- 1980s 138
1980s
138 births
- 1990s 122
1990s
122 births
- 2000s 106
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 535 births (23% of all-time use).
How Delaine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Delaine's total volume
Delaine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Delaine by state
Where Delaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 85 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 79 | 3.3% |
| #3 | California | | 59 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 29 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 13 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #8 | New York | | 6 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Delaine's total US births 3.6%
Even split
85 of 2,377 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Delaine appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delaine? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 2,377 babies named Delaine. Today it holds rank #13616 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1954, with 65 births.
When was Delaine most popular? ▼
Delaine was most popular in the 1950s decade with 535 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Delaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delaine are Minnesota (85 births), Texas (79 births), California (59 births).
Is Delaine a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Delaine is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,377 births, and as a boy's name it has 242 births.
How long has the name Delaine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Delaine since 1919 -- 107 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Delaine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Delores, Della, Delilah, Delaney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Delaine's data
- Delaine's decade-level peak was the 1950s (535 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Delaines (85 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Delaine
Nearby Names Like Delaine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delaine
Delores Girl
#10300 117,821 births
Della Girl
#579 70,810 births
Delilah Girl
#50 66,683 births
Delaney Girl
#216 45,437 births
Delia Girl
#1509 37,318 births
Compare Delaine side by side: Delaine vs Delores Delaine vs Della Delaine vs Delilah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Delaine
Miyuki #13615
361 births · Peak 1924
Maryjean #13617
1,123 births · Peak 1960
Isaac #13614
784 births · Peak 2004
Mayda #13618
566 births · Peak 1953
Victoire #13613
107 births · Peak 2025
Laurelle #13619
431 births · Peak 2018
Ligia #13612
702 births · Peak 1985
Denice #13620
10,649 births · Peak 1957
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Delaine: #13616 Unisex Name - 2,377 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delaine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Delaine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.