Dafney Name Popularity and Statistics
Dafney is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dafney?
Dafney is spelled D-A-F-N-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Dafney Popularity in 2016
Rank#14,331
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage rose 2,433 places to #14,331 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2011.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dafney Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1972 through 2016. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2006 | Girls | 8 | #12,420 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
| 2001 | Girls | 10 | #9,351 |
| 2000 | Girls | 7 | #11,801 |
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1978 | Girls | 5 | #9,750 |
| 1976 | Girls | 6 | #8,156 |
| 1975 | Girls | 6 | #7,984 |
| 1972 | Girls | 8 | #5,959 |
When Was Dafney Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #9,351
2006 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #12,420
1972 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #5,959
2005 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #13,010
Where Dafney Ranked Highest in 2001
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,882 | 6 |