A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Delaine since 1919
Babies named Delaine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delaine's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 119 | 25 |
| 1930s | 240 | 80 |
| 1940s | 350 | 24 |
| 1950s | 535 | 39 |
| 1960s | 483 | 32 |
| 1970s | 213 | 26 |
| 1980s | 138 | 10 |
| 1990s | 122 | 6 |
| 2000s | 106 | 0 |
| 2010s | 43 | 0 |
| 2020s | 22 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delaine is a rare but steadily rising name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1919. It reached its peak popularity in 1936 during the 1930s, a decade when similar soft-sounding French surnames were being adopted as first names. After a long decline, the name has been rising again since 2017. In 2025 it ranked 14,942, given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 newborns, reflecting its current rarity. Delaine has not been associated with any top states or widely known bearers, making it an under-the-radar choice for parents drawn to its refined, vintage feel.
Delaine is an English surname adopted as a given name. It derives from the Old French 'delaine' meaning 'of the wool', possibly used as a nickname for a wool merchant or someone who worked with wool. The name gained some popularity in the United States in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s, before declining and then rising again in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laine, Dela, Lainey
Variants: Delane, Delaune
Sibling names for Delaine
Names that share Delaine's style, for a brother or sister.
