How Many People Are Named Daley?
Complete statistics for the name Daley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daley is a very rare female name, with only 589 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 560,019 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 72% of those named Daley being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 612 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daley Through the Generations
Daley emerged as a notable choice in 2002 when it peaked with 30 births, marking a significant moment in its adoption. Today, the name remains stable, with most of its bearers falling under the age of 30. The distribution shows 438 under-30s, 155 aged between 30 and 60, and only 19 over 60, indicating a strong preference among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Daley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Daley
How Many People Have the Name Daley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,507 people in the United States currently share the name Daley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,525 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Daley a Common or Rare Name?
Daley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Daley Mean?
Daley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daley in SSA data, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.
When Was Daley Most Popular?
The name Daley reached peak popularity in 2002, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Daley?
Approximately 24,507 people named Daley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,507. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,525 Americans.
Is Daley a rare name?
Daley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,525 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daley mean?
Daley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Daley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 23% of people named Daley are male and 77% are female.
When was Daley most popular?
Daley peaked in 2002 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.