Unisex · #13,427 in 2026

Delaine

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#1,230 (1954)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,230 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #1,783 (242 total)
👧As Girl Name
1919
First Year
2024
Last Year
1954
Peak Year
#1230
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
99
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1923
First Year
1996
Last Year
1934
Peak Year
#1783
Peak Rank
242
Total Count
34
Years Active

The Story of Delaine

As a girl name

Delaine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 65 Delaines were born — ranking #1,230 that year. As of 2026, Delaine ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Delaines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Delaine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1934, when 16 Delaines were born — ranking #1,783 that year. As of 2026, Delaine ranks #7,971 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 242 Delaines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Delaine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delaine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delaine

What does the name Delaine mean?
Delaine is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Delaine in 2026?
In 2026, Delaine ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Delaine most popular?
Delaine reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #1,230 that year with 65 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Delaine most popular?
Delaine has historically been most popular in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delaine.
Is Delaine a unisex name?
Yes — Delaine is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Delaines assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Delaine?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delaine include Teresita, Sharie, Thursa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delaine

Delaine is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Delaine's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #1,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Delaine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.