UK girl's name
Delanie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of "Delany".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Delanie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Delanie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Delanie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Delanie ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Delanie.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Delanie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Delanie mean?
The name Delanie is a variant of the French name Delaine, which was a feminine form of the Old French name Delain. This name originated from the Latin name Adelina, which meant "noble" or "noble birth." The name Adelina was derived from the Germanic root "adal," meaning "noble."
In the Middle Ages, the name Delaine and its variants were commonly used in various regions of France. It was particularly popular among the French nobility and aristocracy, as it reflected their desire to bestow names with a noble connotation upon their children.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Delanie can be traced back to the 12th century. In the year 1184, a Benedictine nun named Delanie was mentioned in the records of the Abbey of St. Gervais in Paris, France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Delanie. One of the most prominent was Delanie de Croy (1510-1554), a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Claude of France, the first wife of King Francis I.
Another notable Delanie was Delanie de Bourgogne (1377-1439), a French princess who was the daughter of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and Margaret of Bavaria. She played an important role in the politics of the Burgundian court during the early 15th century.
In the 16th century, Delanie de Verdun (1525-1587) was a French noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several hospitals and charitable institutions in the city of Verdun, France.
In the realm of literature, Delanie de Clisson (1550-1619) was a French poet and writer who was celebrated for her sonnets and love poetry during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Delanie de Maupin (1670-1707), a French opera singer and swordswoman who gained fame for her daring exploits and unconventional lifestyle during the reign of King Louis XIV.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Delanie, highlighting its historical significance and noble origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Delanie over time
The chart below shows babies named Delanie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Delanie, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delanie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Delanie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Delanie
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Delanie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Delanie in the UK right now?
In 2021, Delanie was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Delanie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Delanie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Delanie?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of "Delany".
How many people are called Delanie in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Delanie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.