Delaney

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Delaney

Gender: Masculine, Feminine
Language/Origin: Anglicized Irish
Etymology:
Delaney is an Anglicized Irish surname. It was originally Ó Dúbhshláine meaning “dark” (dubh) and Slaine/Slaney River or “slan” (defiance).

History:
Delaney is another example of an Irish surname that has become common (especially for girls) in late 20th century United States.

Pronunciation: de-layn-ee, duh-lay-nee

Alternates: Delany.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, males:
less than 0.004 % named Delaney

Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, females:
less than 0.001 % named Delaney

Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, surnames:
0.013 % surnamed Delaney

Popularity of Delaney, for females:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1990: N/A
1990: N/A
1991: 934th most popular.
1992: 727th most popular.
1993: 589th most popular.
1994: 526th most popular.
1995: 337th most popular.
1996: 276th most popular.
1997: 265th most popular.
1998: 220th most popular.
1999: 217th most popular.
2000: 210th most popular.
2001: 208th most popular.
2002: 182nd most popular.
2003: 179th most popular.