Delayne
A feminine name meaning "from the meadow" or "from the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 572 living Americans carry the first name Delayne. It is a predominantly female name (91.8% of registrations). The average person named Delayne today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delayne births was 1956 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delayne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
572
~ 1 in 599,221 Americans
Peak year
1956
21 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1971 SSA rank
#4,069
Tracked since 1933
Gender
Gender distribution for Delayne
Delayne leans heavily female at 91.8% of total registrations, but 56 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Delayne as a male name
- Ranked #4,069 in 1971
- 7 male births in 1971
- Peak: 1971 (7 births)
Delayne as a female name
- Ranked #15,827 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (20 births)
Popularity
Delayne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delayne from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delayne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delayne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delaynes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Delayne
The given name Delayne has its origins rooted in Old French and Anglo-Norman culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "delaine," which translates to "woolen cloth" or "wool." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the wool trade or textile industry during that era.
Historical records indicate that the name Delayne first emerged in France and England during the 11th and 12th centuries. It is believed to have been introduced to Britain by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name's spelling has undergone various iterations over the centuries, including Delaine, Delayn, and Delayne.
While the name Delayne does not appear to have been directly referenced in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that wool and textiles held significant importance in medieval societies, both economically and culturally. The name's association with this industry may have carried symbolic meaning or social status.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Delayne was Sir William Delayne, a prominent English landowner and wool merchant who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Delayne Fitzherbert, a 14th-century English legal scholar and author of the influential treatise "La Graunde Abridgement."
During the Renaissance period, the name gained further recognition through individuals like Delayne Pynchon (1592-1662), an English merchant and early settler of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In the 18th century, Delayne Paterson (1744-1808), a Scottish-American merchant and banker, made significant contributions to the financial sector in the newly independent United States.
As the centuries progressed, the name Delayne continued to be carried by notable individuals across various fields. For example, Delayne Corbitt (1888-1966) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina in the early 20th century. Another prominent figure was Delayne Vaughn (1923-2008), a Canadian artist and painter renowned for her vibrant abstract compositions.
These historical examples showcase the enduring presence of the name Delayne throughout various eras and cultures, reflecting its unique origins and the diverse paths taken by those who have borne this distinctive moniker.
People
Delayne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delayne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delayne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delayne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 572 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delayne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 599,221 US residents.
Is Delayne a common name?
We classify Delayne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 685 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delayne most popular?
The single biggest year for Delayne was 1956, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delayne is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delayne a female name?
Yes, 91.8% of people registered as Delayne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.