girl's name
Dafney
DAF-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 100
Dafney is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2001, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dafney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Dafney?
In 2016, Dafney was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dafney Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dafney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dafney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dafney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dafney
- English DAF-nee
Sibling Names for Dafney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dafney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dafney
How popular is the name Dafney?
In 2016, Dafney was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dafney a girl's or a boy's name?
Dafney is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dafney?
Dafney has 2 syllables.
When was Dafney most popular?
Dafney peaked in 2001, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.