Total births
1,497
Girls' name · since 1914
Daphine
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 1,497 babies named Daphine, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,497
- total births
- 1914–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Daphine is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,497 have been recorded since 1914.
Daphine has 1,497 recorded births among girls since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2010.
- 1,497 total births
- 1914–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,497 girls have been named Daphine since 1914, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,497
- total births
- 1914–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Daphine was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
49 babies were named Daphine in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Daphine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daphine splits its recorded history at 1958: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daphine at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Daphine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2010
- Peak year (1962)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Daphine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Daphine's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Daphine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 55
1910s
55 births
- 1920s
1920s
250 births
- 1930s
1930s
209 births
- 1940s
1940s
142 births
- 1950s
1950s
190 births
- 1960s
1960s
294 births
- 1970s
1970s
179 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 47
2000s
47 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 294 births (20% of all-time use).
How Daphine 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 Daphine's total volume
Daphine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daphine by state
Where Daphine concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 145 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
North Carolina share of Daphine's total US births 9.7%
Even split
145 of 1,497 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daphine? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 1,497 babies named Daphine. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 49 births.
When was Daphine most popular? ▼
Daphine was most popular in the 1960s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Daphine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daphine are North Carolina (145 births), Texas (27 births), Alabama (11 births).
How long has the name Daphine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daphine since 1914 -- 97 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Daphine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daphne, Daphney, Daphnie, Daphna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daphine's data
- Daphine's decade-level peak was the 1960s (294 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Daphines (145 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Daphine
Nearby Names Like Daphine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daphine
Daphne Girl
#193 44,182 births
Daphney Girl
#11221 1,513 births
Daphnie Girl
#6449 880 births
Daphna Girl
648 births
Daphene Girl
578 births
Compare Daphine side by side: Daphine vs Daphne Daphine vs Daphney Daphine vs Daphnie
Related Names
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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, 1914–2010 (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. "Daphine: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,497 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daphine. 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 Daphine 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.