Daphne
Peaked at #192 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Daphne has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Daphne — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#192
in 2024
Current rank
#192
in 2024
Years tracked
139
1886–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1886, Daphne reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #192 nationally with 1,564 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #355 (2014) to #192 (2024) — a 46% improvement.
As of 2024, Daphne ranks #192 nationally for girls, with 1,564 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #192 | 1,564 |
| 2023 | #241 | 1,265 |
| 2022 | #279 | 1,132 |
| 2021 | #289 | 1,102 |
| 2020 | #415 | 752 |
| 2019 | #435 | 734 |
| 2018 | #384 | 808 |
| 2017 | #385 | 812 |
Daphne — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#3376
in 1962
Last ranked
#3376
in 1962
Years tracked
1
1962–1962
Trend
Limited data
Daphne was already at its most popular for boys in 1962 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3376), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Daphne hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1962, when it stood at #3376.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | #3,376 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Daphne most popular?
Daphne was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #192 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Daphne becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Daphne?
At least 42,441 babies have been recorded with the name Daphne in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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