How old is someone named Delaney?
The average Delaney is 18 years old.
Half of all living Delaneys are between 10 and 25.
When was Delaney popular?
Delaney had one big moment, peaking in 2004. 52% of the babies ever named Delaney arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
| 1920s | 15 | 0 |
| 1930s | 57 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 48 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 90 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 116 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 325 | 300 |
| 1980s | 460 | 440 |
| 1990s | 7,730 | 7,600 |
| 2000s | 17,278 | 17,000 |
| 2010s | 12,989 | 13,000 |
| 2020s | 7,521 | 7,500 |
How many Delaneys are still alive?
About 46,000 Delaneys are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 47,000 babies named Delaney since 1912.
Nearly every Delaney ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Delaney?
About half of living Delaneys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 35%
Is Delaney an old name?
No. Delaney is one of the youngest names around: younger than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Delaney will be 32 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Delaney a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 97.8% of living Delaneys are women.
Names the same age as Delaney
NAME TWIN
Delaney's name twin is Mckenna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mckenna's age curve is the closest match to Delaney's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Delanie (19)
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Questions about the name Delaney
How old is the average Delaney?
The average Delaney in the US is 18 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Delaney?
About 46,000 Delaneys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 47,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Delaney most popular?
In 2004, when about 2,000 baby girls were named Delaney.
Is Delaney a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Delaneys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this