Delaney Name Origin

/deh-LAY-nee/

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Name Origin

The name 'Delaney' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubhshláine, meaning 'descendant of Dubhshláine', with 'Dubh' meaning black or dark, and 'Sláine' possibly referring to a surname or place name. It has been adopted as a given name and surname in English-speaking countries, especially in Ireland, the United States, and Canada.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Delaney each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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