girl's name
Daphyne
DAF-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 110
Daphyne is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 7 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 1961, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Daphyne Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 33 |
How Popular Is Daphyne?
In 1976, Daphyne was given to 7 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 Daphyne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Daphyne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Daphyne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Daphyne
- English DAF-nee
Sibling Names for Daphyne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Daphyne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Daphyne
How popular is the name Daphyne?
In 1976, Daphyne was given to 7 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 Daphyne a girl's or a boy's name?
Daphyne is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Daphyne?
Daphyne has 2 syllables.
When was Daphyne most popular?
Daphyne peaked in 1961, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.