Daphna
girl nameDaphna entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1739 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1739
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1763 |
| 1910s | #2109 |
| 1920s | #2768 |
| 1930s | #2947 |
| 1940s | #3638 |
| 1950s | #5197 |
| 1960s | #4742 |
| 1970s | #8009 |
| 1980s | #9097 |
| 1990s | #12520 |
| 2000s | #13718 |
| 2010s | #12202 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Daphna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Daphna alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Daphna in 2025?
- Daphna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Daphna most popular?
- Daphna peaked in 1916, reaching #1739 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Daphna with classmates?
- Daphna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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