Delane
boy nameDelane entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1521 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#1521
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3528 |
| 1930s | #2194 |
| 1940s | #2059 |
| 1950s | #1993 |
| 1960s | #2078 |
| 1970s | #3281 |
| 1980s | #5193 |
| 1990s | #6120 |
| 2000s | #9495 |
| 2010s | #12231 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Delane are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Delane alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Delane in 2025?
- Delane is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Delane most popular?
- Delane peaked in 1938, reaching #1521 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Delane with classmates?
- Delane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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