Unisex name · peaked 1956

Delayne

Every Delayne since 1933 — 686 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Delayne
Peak year
1956
21 babies
All-time total
686
since 1933

The story of Delayne

Delayne is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1933, 686 American babies have been named Delayne — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1956, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

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 Delayne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Delayne 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
2024 5 #15,878
2023
2022
2021 6 #13,921
2020 5 #15,718
2019
2018 5 #16,295
2017 7 #13,058
2016 12 #9,032
2015 8 #12,128
2014 9 #11,231
2013
2012 16 #7,546
2011 6 #15,326
2010 6 #15,467
2009 7 #14,079
2008 11 #10,265
2007 18 #7,160
2006 14 #8,363
2005 12 #9,046
2004 20 #6,039
2003 14 #7,694
2002 16 #6,793
2001 15 #7,057
2000 9 #10,105
1995 13 #6,741
1990 6 #11,766
1985
1980 5 #10,778
1975
1970 8 #5,943 5 #4,871
1965 12 #3,788
1960 10 #4,249
1955
1950 11 #3,268
1945 7 #3,751
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Delayne in 2025?

Delayne did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Delayne?

686 babies have been named Delayne in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Delayne most popular?

Delayne peaked in 1956, when 21 newborns received the name.

Is Delayne a boy or girl name?

Delayne is used for both: about 92% of babies named Delayne have been girls and 8% boys.

Is the name Delayne rising or falling?

Delayne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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