girl's name
Daphny
DAF-nee (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 48
Daphny is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 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.
- Daphny is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 2001, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Daphny Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Daphny?
In 2011, Daphny was given to 5 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.
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 Daphny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Daphny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Daphny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Daphny
- English DAF-nee
Sibling Names for Daphny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Daphny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Daphny
How popular is the name Daphny?
In 2011, Daphny was given to 5 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 Daphny a girl's or a boy's name?
Daphny is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Daphny?
Daphny has 2 syllables.
When was Daphny most popular?
Daphny peaked in 2001, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.