Find out how popular the first name Delanny has been for the last 19 years (from 2003 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Delanny by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Delanny is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Delanny.

The history of the first name Delanny

The name Delanny is believed to originate from the Irish Gaelic language and culture. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the name Delany, which itself is derived from the Irish surname Ó Diolúin. This surname comes from the Irish word "diolún," meaning "diligent one" or "industrious one."

Delanny was likely first used as a given name in Ireland during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It may have been inspired by prominent historical figures with the surname Delany or Ó Diolúin. However, there are no clear records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures from that time.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Delanny can be found in the 16th century. Delanny Byrne was an Irish chieftain and leader of the Byrne clan in County Wicklow, Ireland, in the late 1500s. He played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars against English rule.

Another notable figure with the name Delanny was Delanny Quartus, a Scottish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his writings on metaphysics and epistemology, which influenced philosophers like David Hume.

In the 18th century, Delanny Fitzgerald was an Irish poet and playwright. She was born in County Cork in 1718 and was known for her satirical works critiquing societal norms of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Delanny O'Connell was an Irish political activist and advocate for Irish independence. Born in 1820, he was a prominent figure in the Irish Republican Brotherhood and played a crucial role in the Irish revolutionary movement.

Finally, in the 20th century, Delanny Roach was an American artist and painter. Born in 1892 in New York City, she was known for her abstract expressionist works and was part of the prominent New York art scene in the mid-20th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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