Delano
Every Delano since 1914 — 5,602 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delano
Delano is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,162 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 5,602 American babies have been named Delano. Its peak came in 1933, when 329 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 25 | #4,162 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,627 |
| 2023 | — | — | 51 | #2,589 |
| 2022 | — | — | 35 | #3,354 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,198 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,940 |
| 2019 | — | — | 30 | #3,652 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,622 |
| 2017 | — | — | 47 | #2,645 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,795 |
| 2015 | — | — | 49 | #2,533 |
| 2014 | — | — | 46 | #2,634 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,205 |
| 2012 | — | — | 55 | #2,336 |
| 2011 | — | — | 51 | #2,445 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,522 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53 | #2,413 |
| 2008 | — | — | 57 | #2,299 |
| 2007 | — | — | 55 | #2,344 |
| 2006 | — | — | 49 | #2,482 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52 | #2,271 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46 | #2,429 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57 | #2,012 |
| 2002 | — | — | 54 | #2,024 |
| 2001 | — | — | 61 | #1,823 |
| 2000 | — | — | 80 | #1,505 |
| 1995 | — | — | 67 | #1,458 |
| 1990 | — | — | 77 | #1,262 |
| 1985 | — | — | 44 | #1,509 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,777 | 67 | #1,105 |
| 1975 | — | — | 60 | #1,086 |
| 1970 | — | — | 61 | #1,045 |
| 1965 | — | — | 45 | #1,114 |
| 1960 | — | — | 52 | #1,074 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,379 |
| 1950 | — | — | 32 | #1,274 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,194 | 115 | #559 |
| 1940 | — | — | 57 | #830 |
| 1935 | — | — | 118 | #532 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,083 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delano in 2025?
Delano ranked #4,162 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delano?
5,602 babies have been named Delano in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delano most popular?
Delano peaked in 1933, when 329 newborns received the name.
Is Delano a boy or girl name?
Delano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delano rising or falling?
Delano has been roughly stable over the past decade.