Defne
3 countries#4265 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Defne was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
659 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #4265 · peaked in 2017 with 51 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
535 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #1348 · peaked in 2016 with 51 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Moselle, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
162 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2016 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
162 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Defne’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5906 | — |
| 2007 | #7394 | ↓1488 |
| 2008 | #8109 | ↓715 |
| 2009 | #6091 | ↑2018 |
| 2010 | #6182 | ↓91 |
| 2011 | #5358 | ↑824 |
| 2012 | #4957 | ↑401 |
| 2013 | #6462 | ↓1505 |
| 2014 | #5163 | ↑1299 |
| 2015 | #4853 | ↑310 |
| 2016 | #3326 | ↑1527 |
| 2017 | #3145 | ↑181 |
| 2018 | #3789 | ↓644 |
| 2019 | #4437 | ↓648 |
| 2020 | #4880 | ↓443 |
| 2021 | #5573 | ↓693 |
| 2022 | #5793 | ↓220 |
| 2023 | #4565 | ↑1228 |
| 2024 | #4294 | ↑271 |
| 2025 | #4265 | ↑29 |
Frequently asked questions about Defne
Is Defne a popular name?
Yes — Defne currently ranks #4265 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Defne more common for boys or girls?
Defne is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Defne most popular?
Defne peaked in 2017 in United States, with 51 recorded births that year.
Is Defne rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Defne’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #13442 in 1993 to #4265 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Defne?
At least 1,356 babies have been recorded with the name Defne across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Defne popular in more than one country?
Yes — Defne appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Defne?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Defne include Danya, Daysi, Eleina.
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