Total births
2,092
Girls' name · since 1990
Delainey
Delainey has 2,092 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1357
- among girls today
- 2,092
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Delainey is the #1357 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,092 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Delainey recorded 2,092 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #1357 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #1357 among girls today
- 2,092 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Delainey is currently the #1357 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 2,092 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1357
- among girls today
- 2,092
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Delainey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1357
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Delainey was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
169 babies were named Delainey in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Delainey compares
2,092 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Delainey's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Delainey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,092 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 169 | 48 | 19,840 |
Delainey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Delainey's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 169, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Delainey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,357
Active since
1990
Delainey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 169
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Delainey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Delainey's strongest decade.
662 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Delainey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 187
1990s
187 births
- 2000s
2000s
628 births
- 2010s
2010s
662 births
- 2020s
2020s
615 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 662 births (32% of all-time use).
How Delainey 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 Delainey's total volume
Delainey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Delainey by state
Where Delainey concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 109 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 94 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 70 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 63 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 60 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 49 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 38 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 32 | 1.5% |
California share of Delainey's total US births 5.2%
Even split
109 of 2,092 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Delainey appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delainey? ▼
2,092 babies have been named Delainey since 1990. It currently ranks #1357 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 169 births.
When was Delainey most popular? ▼
Delainey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 662 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Delainey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delainey are California (109 births), Texas (94 births), Ohio (70 births).
How long has the name Delainey been used? ▼
Delainey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Delainey? ▼
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 Delainey's data
- Delainey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (662 total births) through the 2020s (615) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Delaineys (109 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Delainey
Nearby Names Like Delainey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delainey
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 Delainey side by side: Delainey vs Delores Delainey vs Della Delainey vs Delilah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Delainey
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Delainey: #1357 Girls' Name - 2,092 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delainey. 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 Delainey 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.