Daphney

Girl name

Daphney has been given to 1,513 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,513

Peak year

2001 (49 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1930

10-year trend

▼ -71%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Daphney — alternate spellings parents actually use.

44,189 babies since 1886

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Daphney.

1,512 babies since 1955

1,512 babies since 1973

1,515 babies since 1973

1,516 babies since 1962

1,520 babies since 1916

1,520 babies since 1963

1,520 babies since 1976

1,520 babies since 1986

How popular is the name Daphney?

Daphney has been given to 1,513 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Daphney peak?

Daphney peaked in 2001, when 49 babies were given the name.

Is Daphney a girl or boy name?

Daphney is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Daphney are girls).

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