Feminine dossier · first seen 1886

Daphne

Rising Gaining cultural share #178 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
1,740
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1886Peak 20252025
peak 2025 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Daphne

How many people are named Daphne?

An estimated 39,066 living Americans are named Daphne.

How rare is Daphne?

Daphne is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,740 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #178 girls’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical Daphne?

The median age of a living American named Daphne is approximately 25 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 56 years old.

Is Daphne still popular?

Yes — Daphne is currently rising in popularity, with 1,740 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.

Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
1,740
All-time
44,182