Delano Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delano is derived from the Old French name 'De Lannoy', meaning 'of the marsh'. It evolved from a surname to a given name and gained popularity especially in the 19th century. The name is associated with traits of uniqueness and sophistication. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Delano is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Delano has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Delano' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5314th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 673rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1207th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1124th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1406th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2179th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3030th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5006th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Delano' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delano"
Pronunciation
/dɛˈlɑːnoʊ/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Delano is believed to derive from the Old French name 'De Lannoy', which means 'of the marsh' or 'from the marsh'. It was originally a surname before becoming a given name.
Meaning
of the marsh
Language Evolution
De Lannoy, Delano
Historical Usage
Delano gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of prominent figures who bore the name.
Variants & Derivatives
De Lannoy, Delaine, Delaney
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Delano is seen as a unique and somewhat sophisticated name, often associated with heritage and history.
Famous People
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Delano G. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delano"
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 "Delano"
"Delano" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5314th of 7545 | 25 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 673rd of 6773 | 1,556 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1207th of 7552 | 755 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1124th of 10718 | 858 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1406th of 16616 | 953 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2179th of 24088 | 886 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3030th of 23106 | 473 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5006th of 9204 | 55 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Delano" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.21% 498th/1546 |
49.04% 763rd/1556 |
27.92% 657th/2353 |
49.13% 760th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.65% 1039th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
42.13% 1169th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.93% 791st/2937 |
40.68% 1417th/3483 |
50.88% 1790th/3518 |
32.12% 1299th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.69% 910th/3685 |
37.63% 1684th/4475 |
39.05% 2028th/5194 |
31.57% 1994th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.88% 1598th/4582 |
44.13% 2279th/5164 |
43.89% 3210th/7313 |
28.93% 2159th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.37% 2166th/3984 |
64.54% 2896th/4487 |
54.40% 3711th/6822 |
51.05% 3204th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Delano" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delano"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delano" 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.