Delano

Delano - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Delano at a glance

Delano is ranked #3042 among boy baby names in 2023, with 11 births in 2023. It peaked in 1933 at #301 and first appeared on the charts in 1932.

Rank in 2023
#3042
Births in 2023
11
Peak year
1933 (#301)
First appeared
1932
Trend
#3040 in 2018 → #3042 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 133,166 boys
Visitor rating
3.3/5 (4 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Delano appeared on the charts for the first time in 1932 on position #846. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Delano and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Delano? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Delano. The baby boy name Delano was given to 11 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3042 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 133,166 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Delano peaked in popularity 93 years ago in 1933 on position 301.



Famous with this name

Michael Delano
Lee Delano
Delano Watchman


How would you rate Delano, 1-5?

Rating: 3.3/5 (4 recent votes)


Delano is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Delano is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,653 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,722.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Delano is where you live.


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Delano origin and meaning

Delano is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Delano, pop culture references for the name Delano and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Delano

We've found the following names that sound similar to Delano, sorted by popularity.

Dylan / Dillon / Dillan / Dilan / Dallin / Dylon / Daylen / Dillion / Dyllan / Daylon /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20233042
20213485
20203002
20193825
20183040
20173509
20162941
20152354
20142685
20133311
20122228
20112425
20102622
20082465
20072511
20062396
20052065
20043085
20032112
20022425
20011844
20001911
19991798
19981628
19972122
19961588
19951789
19941917
19931505
19921741
19911149
19901277
19891347
19881229
19871895
19861247
19851668
19841424
19831583
19821434
19811510
19801076
19791202
19781466
19771456
19761254
19751102
19741091
1973923
19721349
19711106
19701084
19691094
19681348
19671095
19661016
19651589
19641003
19631368
19621410
19611284
19601429
19591357
19541462
19471287
1945626
19431544
19421226
1941869
19401183
19391469
1938908
1937507
1936480
1935608
1934384
1933301
1932846

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1653
Texas2722

Even more about Delano


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Delano a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Delano?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1933
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Delano
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 133,166
Letter count 6
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1932
2023 births +11

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