How Many People Are Named Daphne?
42,441
people in the United States are named Daphne
1 in 7,893 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1215
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0127%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
1,564 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology, English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
DAF-nee (English), DAHF-nə (Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "laurel" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was a nymph turned into a laurel tree by her father in order that she might escape the pursuit of Apollo. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the end of the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 37.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1886 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
4,849
Texas
3,755
New York
3,066
Florida
1,916
North Carolina
1,755
Illinois
1,526
Georgia
1,471
Ohio
1,217
Pennsylvania
1,165
Virginia
1,076
💡 Fun Facts About "Daphne"
- 1,564 babies were named Daphne in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1886
- Most popular in California
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