Daphene
girl nameDaphene entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2187 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2187
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3818 |
| 1920s | #3002 |
| 1930s | #3117 |
| 1940s | #4024 |
| 1950s | #4423 |
| 1960s | #3612 |
| 1970s | #5485 |
| 1980s | #10883 |
| 1990s | #12549 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Daphene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Daphene alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Daphene in 2025?
- Daphene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Daphene most popular?
- Daphene peaked in 1934, reaching #2187 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Daphene with classmates?
- Daphene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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