From the alder grove
Derived from the Old French phrase 'de l'aunaie', meaning 'from the alder grove'. It originally served as a topographic surname for someone living near alder trees before transitioning into a given name. While often seen as a variant of the more common Delaney, this spelling is rarer and maintains a distinct surname-style appeal.
About 59 girls were named Delany in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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