Delanie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delanie is a name of French origin, derived from the Gaelic O Dubhshláine, meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It has evolved through various forms including Delaney before becoming popular as Delanie in the late 20th century. The name is often associated with creativity and has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Delanie is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. 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, Delanie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Delanie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6916th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5026th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2688th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1370th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1577th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delanie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delanie"
Pronunciation
/dəˈleɪni/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Delanie is derived from the French surname 'Delaney', which itself comes from the Gaelic name 'O Dubhshláine', meaning 'descendant of Dubhshláine'. The elements of the name are 'dubh', meaning 'black' or 'dark', and 'shláine', meaning 'slander' or 'defame'.
Meaning
dark or black
Language Evolution
O Dubhshláine, Delaney, Delanie
Historical Usage
Delanie gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Delaney, Delaine, Lanie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delanie is perceived as a trendy and feminine name, often associated with creativity and modernity.
Famous People
Delanie Walker, professional American football player, Delanie Chappell, notable figure in the arts
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delanie"
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 "Delanie"
"Delanie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6916th of 12526 | 52 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5026th of 19264 | 170 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2688th of 27321 | 665 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1370th of 35406 | 2,493 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1577th of 30306 | 1,668 |
Regional Popularity of "Delanie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Delanie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
66.32% 2444th/3685 |
75.62% 3384th/4475 |
54.16% 2813th/5194 |
37.06% 2341st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.56% 942nd/4582 |
31.84% 1644th/5164 |
23.75% 1737th/7313 |
22.07% 1647th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.71% 1383rd/3984 |
39.16% 1757th/4487 |
25.15% 1716th/6822 |
26.51% 1664th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delanie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delanie" 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.