Total births
52
Girls' name · since 2001
Daffne
Daffne has 52 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 52
- total births
- 2001–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 87%
- born in that decade
Daffne is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 52 have been recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daffne has been recorded 52 times among girls since 2001, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2014.
- 52 total births
- 2001–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 87% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Daffne since 2001, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 52
- total births
- 2001–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 87%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
87% of everyone ever named Daffne was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
30 babies were named Daffne in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Daffne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daffne's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daffne at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2001
Daffne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2014
- Peak year (2007)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Daffne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Daffne's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 87% of all-time use.
Daffne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 45 births (87% of all-time use).
Daffne by state
Where Daffne concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 9 | 17.3% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 15.4% |
Texas share of Daffne's total US births 17.3%
Even split
9 of 52 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daffne? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 52 babies named Daffne. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 30 births.
When was Daffne most popular? ▼
Daffne was most popular in the 2000s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Daffne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daffne are Texas (9 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Daffne been used? ▼
Records for Daffne go back to 2001, giving 14 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Daffne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dafne, Daffney, Dafina, Dafney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daffne's data
- Daffne's decade-level peak was the 2000s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Daffnes (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daffne
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daffne: Baby Name Since 2001 - 52 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daffne. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daffne draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.