Total births
578
Girls' name · since 1916
Daphene
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 578 babies named Daphene, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 578
- total births
- 1916–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Daphene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 578 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daphene has been recorded 578 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1993.
- 578 total births
- 1916–1993 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
578 girls have been named Daphene since 1916, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1993.
- 578
- total births
- 1916–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Daphene was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
22 babies were named Daphene in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Daphene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daphene splits its recorded history at 1952: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daphene at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Daphene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1993
- Peak year (1964)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Daphene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Daphene's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Daphene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 14
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
108 births
- 1930s
1930s
80 births
- 1940s 42
1940s
42 births
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1960s
1960s
145 births
- 1970s
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 145 births (25% of all-time use).
How Daphene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Daphene's total volume
Daphene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daphene by state
Where Daphene concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Daphene's total US births 0.9%
5 of 578 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daphene? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 578 babies named Daphene. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 22 births.
When was Daphene most popular? ▼
Daphene was most popular in the 1960s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Daphene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daphene are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Daphene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daphene since 1916 -- 78 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Daphene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daphne, Daphney, Daphine, Daphnie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daphene's data
- Daphene's decade-level peak was the 1960s (145 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Daphenes (5 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 Daphene
Nearby Names Like Daphene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daphene
Daphne Girl
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Daphney Girl
#11221 1,513 births
Daphine Girl
1,497 births
Daphnie Girl
#6449 880 births
Daphna Girl
648 births
Compare Daphene side by side: Daphene vs Daphne Daphene vs Daphney Daphene vs Daphine
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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, 1916–1993 (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. "Daphene: Baby Name Since 1916 - 578 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daphene. 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 Daphene 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.