Daphyne
girl nameDaphyne entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #4239 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1953–2025
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rank today
#4239
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5888 |
| 1960s | #4941 |
| 1970s | #7035 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Daphyne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Daphyne alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Daphyne in 2025?
- Daphyne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Daphyne most popular?
- Daphyne peaked in 1961, reaching #4239 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Daphyne with classmates?
- Daphyne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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