Daphne
5 countries#178 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Daphne was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
44,189 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #178 · peaked in 2025 with 1,740 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,347 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #206 · peaked in 2021 with 218 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,278 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #234 · peaked in 2021 with 214 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
501 births recorded 2010–2019 · peaked in 2010 with 119 births
Most common in: Paris, Haute-Garonne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
66 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #172 · peaked in 2025 with 24 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2025–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2025 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Daphne’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #611 | — |
| 2007 | #584 | ↑27 |
| 2008 | #539 | ↑45 |
| 2009 | #477 | ↑62 |
| 2010 | #489 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #451 | ↑38 |
| 2012 | #421 | ↑30 |
| 2013 | #396 | ↑25 |
| 2014 | #355 | ↑41 |
| 2015 | #378 | ↓23 |
| 2016 | #407 | ↓29 |
| 2017 | #385 | ↑22 |
| 2018 | #384 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #435 | ↓51 |
| 2020 | #414 | ↑21 |
| 2021 | #288 | ↑126 |
| 2022 | #281 | ↑7 |
| 2023 | #241 | ↑40 |
| 2024 | #193 | ↑48 |
| 2025 | #178 | ↑15 |
Frequently asked questions about Daphne
Is Daphne a popular name?
Yes — Daphne currently ranks #178 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Daphne more common for boys or girls?
Daphne is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Daphne most popular?
Daphne peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,740 recorded births that year.
Is Daphne rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Daphne’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #993 in 1886 to #178 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Daphne?
At least 46,037 babies have been recorded with the name Daphne across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Daphne popular in more than one country?
Yes — Daphne appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Daphne?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Daphne include Freya, Isabel, Lilah, Amaya.
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