Delaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delaine is a name of French origin, meaning 'of the wool.' It evolved from the surname 'De Laine' and has seen historical usage primarily in the 20th century. The name is associated with elegance and uniqueness, with no direct biblical relevance. Notable figures include politicians and actors.
The name Delaine is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delaine has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Delaine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3126th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3906th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1615th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2659th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6091st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9675th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17913th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delaine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delaine"
Pronunciation
/dəˈleɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Delaine is derived from the French surname 'De Laine,' which means 'of the wool' or 'from the wool.' It is associated with the soft fabric made from sheep's wool, which has cultural significance in France.
Meaning
of the wool
Language Evolution
De Laine, Delaine
Historical Usage
Delaine gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often seen as a modern and elegant name.
Variants & Derivatives
Delaney, Delainey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delaine is viewed as a unique and sophisticated name, appealing to parents looking for something distinct yet classy.
Famous People
Delaine Eastin (American politician), Delainey O’Rourke (Canadian actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delaine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delaine"
"Delaine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3126th of 6773 | 108 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3906th of 7552 | 75 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6253rd of 10718 | 38 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4096th of 9107 | 88 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1615th of 9204 | 448 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1454th of 12526 | 973 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2659th of 19264 | 452 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6091st of 27321 | 209 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9675th of 35406 | 167 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17913th of 30306 | 35 |
Regional Popularity of "Delaine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.60% 1076th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delaine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
85.03% 1204th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
66.36% 1026th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
65.92% 1468th/2227 |
- |
53.00% 1512th/2853 |
70.27% 1950th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
76.00% 2232nd/2937 |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
73.56% 2588th/3518 |
69.54% 2812th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delaine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delaine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.