Delancey is an uncommon, gender-neutral given name of French origin. It is derived from the family name De Lancie, which translates to 'from Lance'. In the past, Delancey was often used as a surname, but it has begun to appear more frequently as a first name in recent years.
The name Delancey experienced a notable spike in popularity during the early 1990s with 7 births recorded in 1990 and consistent usage throughout the decades with a total of 28 births over the specified years.