Daphne
Female name · ★ Classic
13,736
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
#241
Rank 2023
1889
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Daphne
Daphne is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 13,736 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1960s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 12 births |
| 1890s | 135 births |
| 1900s | 121 births |
| 1910s | 197 births |
| 1920s | 440 births |
| 1930s | 300 births |
| 1940s | 530 births |
| 1950s | 1,115 births |
| 1960s | 2,716 births |
| 1970s | 1,900 births |
| 1980s | 1,038 births |
| 1990s | 971 births |
| 2000s | 1,857 births |
| 2010s | 1,619 births |
| 2020s | 785 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daphne?
Daphne has been given to 13,736 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 446 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #241.
Is Daphne a boy or girl name?
Daphne is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Daphne most popular?
Daphne was most popular in 1962, when 446 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Daphne?
Daphne first appeared in US records in 1889.