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A modern phonetic spelling of the Irish surname Delaney. It is derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Dubhshláine,' which translates to descendant of the challenger from the Slaney River, or 'dubh' meaning black and 'laine' meaning defiance.
Less common today
Delaynie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,581 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American character actor known for The Wire
American singer and songwriter
