Daphne Name Popularity and Statistics
Daphne 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 Daphne?
Daphne is spelled D-A-P-H-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Daphne Popularity in 2025
Rank#178
Recorded Births1,740
- Girls usage rose 15 places to #178 and recorded 172 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Daphne Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,740 | #178 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,568 | #193 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,266 | #241 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,132 | #281 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,103 | #288 |
| 2020 | Girls | 753 | #414 |
| 2019 | Girls | 734 | #435 |
| 2018 | Girls | 808 | #384 |
| 2017 | Girls | 812 | #385 |
| 2016 | Girls | 819 | #407 |
| 2015 | Girls | 864 | #378 |
| 2014 | Girls | 919 | #355 |
| 2013 | Girls | 777 | #396 |
| 2012 | Girls | 744 | #421 |
| 2011 | Girls | 673 | #451 |
| 2010 | Girls | 618 | #489 |
| 2009 | Girls | 649 | #477 |
| 2008 | Girls | 571 | #539 |
| 2007 | Girls | 512 | #584 |
| 2006 | Girls | 478 | #611 |
| 2005 | Girls | 520 | #554 |
| 2004 | Girls | 478 | #589 |
| 2003 | Girls | 460 | #594 |
| 2002 | Girls | 465 | #569 |
When Was Daphne 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.
2025 · Girls
1,740 recorded births
National rank #178
2024 · Girls
1,568 recorded births
National rank #193
2023 · Girls
1,266 recorded births
National rank #241
2022 · Girls
1,132 recorded births
National rank #281
Where Daphne Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| UT | #102 | 41 |
| OR | #109 | 31 |
| AK | #112 | 6 |
| CO | #122 | 44 |
| ID | #124 | 16 |
| CT | #130 | 23 |