Total births
110
Girls' name · since 1953
Daphyne
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 110 babies named Daphyne, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 110
- total births
- 1953–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
110 girls have been named Daphyne since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Daphyne has 110 recorded births among girls since 1953, 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 1953 to 1976.
- 110 total births
- 1953–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
110 girls have been named Daphyne since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 110
- total births
- 1953–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Daphyne was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
10 babies were named Daphyne in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Daphyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daphyne splits its recorded history at 1965: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daphyne at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Daphyne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1976
- Peak year (1961)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Daphyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Daphyne's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Daphyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
67 births
- 1970s
1970s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 67 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daphyne? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 110 babies named Daphyne. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 10 births.
When was Daphyne most popular? ▼
Daphyne was most popular in the 1960s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Daphyne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daphyne since 1953 -- 24 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Daphyne? ▼
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 Daphyne's data
- Daphyne's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (67 total births) through the 1970s (33) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Daphyne
Nearby Names Like Daphyne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daphyne
Daphne Girl
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Daphney Girl
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Daphine Girl
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Daphnie Girl
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Daphna Girl
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Compare Daphyne side by side: Daphyne vs Daphne Daphyne vs Daphney Daphyne 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, 1953–1976 (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. "Daphyne: Baby Name Since 1953 - 110 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daphyne. 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 Daphyne 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.