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Delaney is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname O'Dubhshláine, meaning 'dark challenger'. It has evolved from its historical roots into a modern given name. Delaney is often associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity particularly in the late 20th century.

The name Delaney is most popular in Delaware, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delaney has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Delaney' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4825th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3688th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2916th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2626th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3398th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4248th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7282nd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8510th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4658th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 800th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 208th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 255th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delaney' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.