How Many People Are Named Daphanie?

Complete statistics for the name Daphanie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daphanie
Very Rare
Greek

Daphanie is a very rare name, with only 445 people alive in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 740,947. It peaked in 1972 with 21 births and has a classic yet modern feel.

~445
Living in US
1 in 740,947
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Laurel tree or bay tree
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Creative Independent Sensitive Graceful
4
Life Path Number

The life path number 4 is all about stability, hard work, and building strong foundations. People connected to this number tend to be practical, disciplined, and reliable, with a natural talent for bringing order and structure to the world around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

573
Worldwide Bearers
#350,163
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
523
🇲🇾 Malaysia
14
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇸🇬 Singapore
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇬🇾 Guyana
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
445 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
87
Would be under 30 (19%)
333
Would be 30–60 (71%)
46
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 466 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daphanie Through the Generations

Daphanie is a unique name with a rich history and a current population of just 445 people in the U.S., which makes it incredibly rare. The name saw its peak in 1972 when 21 babies were born with it, but since then, its popularity has slowly declined. This slow decline contrasts sharply with the significant gap between the total births (466) and the current living count (445), highlighting the name's relative obscurity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 87 under 30, 333 aged 30-60, and 46 over 60, indicating a diverse group of people who carry this distinctive name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 5

✨ Similar Names to Daphanie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daphanie's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Daphanie

How Many People Have the Name Daphanie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 445 people in the United States currently share the name Daphanie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 740,947 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daphanie a Common or Rare Name?

Daphanie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daphanie Mean?

Daphanie means "Laurel tree or bay tree" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daphanie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Daphanie Most Popular?

The name Daphanie reached peak popularity in 1972, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daphanie?

Approximately 445 people named Daphanie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 466. That works out to roughly 1 in 740,947 Americans.

Is Daphanie a rare name?

Daphanie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 740,947 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daphanie mean?

Daphanie means "Laurel tree or bay tree" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Daphanie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daphanie are male and 100% are female.

When was Daphanie most popular?

Daphanie peaked in 1972 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US445
All-Time Births466
1 in X1 in 740,947
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1972
World Rank#350,163
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.