Total births
133
Girls' name · since 1973
Dafina
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 133 babies named Dafina, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 1973–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Dafina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 133 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dafina has been recorded 133 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2020.
- 133 total births
- 1973–2020 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
133 girls have been named Dafina since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2020.
- 133
- total births
- 1973–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Dafina was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dafina in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Dafina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dafina's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dafina at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Dafina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2020
- Peak year (1974)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Dafina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dafina's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Dafina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (30% of all-time use).
Dafina by state
Where Dafina concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 28 | 21.1% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 4.5% |
New York share of Dafina's total US births 21.1%
Even split
28 of 133 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dafina? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 133 babies named Dafina. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 12 births.
When was Dafina most popular? ▼
Dafina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Dafina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dafina are New York (28 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Dafina been used? ▼
Records for Dafina go back to 1973, giving 48 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Dafina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dafne, Daffney, Dafney, Dafna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dafina's data
- Dafina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Dafinas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Dafina
Nearby Names Like Dafina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dafina
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Daffney Girl
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Dafney Girl
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Dafna Girl
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Dafny Girl
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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, 1973–2020 (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. "Dafina: Baby Name Since 1973 - 133 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dafina. 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 Dafina 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.