unisex name
Delancey
duh-LAN-see (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 127
Delancey is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 78% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2010, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delancey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Delancey?
In 2024, Delancey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Delancey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delancey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delancey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delancey
- English duh-LAN-see
Sibling Names for Delancey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delancey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delancey
How popular is the name Delancey?
In 2024, Delancey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Delancey a girl's or a boy's name?
Delancey is used for both girls and boys. About 78% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Delancey?
Delancey has 3 syllables.
When was Delancey most popular?
Delancey peaked in 2010, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.