How Many People Are Named Daphene?
Complete statistics for the name Daphene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daphene is a very rare female name, with only 345 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 955,912 Americans. The majority of those named Daphene are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 578 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: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daphene Through the Generations
Daphene has been a stable presence in the naming landscape since its peak in 1964 when 22 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Daphene is 75, with most being over 60. This suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining new popularity among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Daphene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Daphene
How Many People Have the Name Daphene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Daphene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 955,912 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Daphene a Common or Rare Name?
Daphene 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 Daphene Mean?
Daphene means "creative variant of Daphne" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daphene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Daphene Most Popular?
The name Daphene reached peak popularity in 1964, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Daphene?
Approximately 345 people named Daphene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 578. That works out to roughly 1 in 955,912 Americans.
Is Daphene a rare name?
Daphene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 955,912 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daphene mean?
Daphene means "creative variant of Daphne" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Daphene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daphene are male and 100% are female.
When was Daphene most popular?
Daphene peaked in 1964 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.