Baby Name Popularity Profile

Daphne

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Daphne.

✦ Laurel tree 🌍 Greek mythological nature
National Rank (2025) #178
All-Time Peak Rank #178 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 44,182 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1886 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,740 births in 2025
πŸ’‘ The Daphne Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Laurel tree
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from Greek δάφνη (daphne) meaning 'laurel'. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree.
Common Nicknames
Daffy
Pronunciation: DAF-nee
Themes & Categories
mythological nature
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Daphne

According to SSA data, Daphne achieved its highest historical rank of #178 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,740 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 101.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 140 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Daphne across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +101.4% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,740 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 35 yrs
Registry Streak 140 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 26
1890s: 131
1900s: 162
1910s: 498
1920s: 1,057
1930s: 764
1940s: 1,321
1950s: 2,789
1960s: 6,933
1970s: 4,827
1980s: 2,699
1990s: 2,519
2000s: 5,126
2010s: 7,768
2020s: 7,562

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Dap-hne
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Oregon
Top States Oregon, North Carolina, Utah, Nevada, Florida
States with Data 50
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Oregon #110 579 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #153 1,821 2025 +164.0% Growth
Utah #102 494 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #182 198 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #176 2,016 2025 +163.2% Growth
Alabama #325 1,078 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 707 1971 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #78 245 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #202 1,524 1973 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #215 977 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #156 864 2024 +15.0% Growth
Tennessee #197 1,104 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #174 3,946 2025 +153.3% Growth
California #165 5,041 2025 +92.9% Growth
Arizona #159 614 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #153 1,128 2025 +104.0% Growth
Maryland #137 631 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #122 494 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #162 3,167 2024 +159.0% Growth
South Carolina #174 558 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #145 967 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #125 131 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #197 571 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #211 771 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #279 1,564 1962 +8.6% Growth
Missouri #242 690 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #182 1,279 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #149 676 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #221 144 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #185 265 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #132 272 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 74 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #186 443 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #157 321 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #177 879 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #203 1,221 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #167 245 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #215 428 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #134 75 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #250 102 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #177 169 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #214 37 2020 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #210 84 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #174 27 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska #116 11 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 12 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont #77 10 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #207 16 1976 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 6 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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