How Many People Are Named Daphine?

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

Daphine
Very Rare
Greek

Daphine has a very classic feel but is actually quite rare, with only 894 people named Daphine living in the US today. That's 1 in 369,142 Americans. It peaked in 1962 with 49 births that year.

~894
Living in US
1 in 369,142
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Laurel tree or bay tree
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Creative Gentle Expressive Warm
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and social energy. People connected to this number tend to be communicative, joyful, and naturally drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,003
Worldwide Bearers
#33,032
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
16,368
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,775
🇺🇸 United States
1,985
🇿🇲 Zambia
767
🇧🇷 Brazil
742
🇲🇼 Malawi
338
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
274
🇳🇦 Namibia
101
🇵🇭 Philippines
93
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
84

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
894 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 73
57
Would be under 30 (4%)
385
Would be 30–60 (26%)
1,054
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 1,496 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: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
98

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

📜 Daphine Through the Generations

Daphine is a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern, with its roots steeped in tradition yet relatively uncommon today. The stark contrast between the 1,496 total births across all time and the current 894 living bearers underscores its rarity. This gap highlights how names come in and out of fashion. The age distribution paints a clear picture: 70% of those named Daphine are over 60, making it a distinctly older-generation name. The peak year of 1962, with 49 births, shows a brief spike in popularity, followed by a steady decline. Despite the stable trend, the name remains a testament to a bygone era, with most people bearing this name now well into their golden years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 145
Texas 27
Alabama 11
Oklahoma 7
California 5
Louisiana 5
Mississippi 5
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Daphine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daphine's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Daphine

How Many People Have the Name Daphine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 894 people in the United States currently share the name Daphine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 369,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daphine a Common or Rare Name?

Daphine 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 Daphine Mean?

Daphine means "Laurel tree or bay tree" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Daphine Most Popular?

The name Daphine reached peak popularity in 1962, with 49 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 Daphine?

Approximately 894 people named Daphine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,496. That works out to roughly 1 in 369,142 Americans.

Is Daphine a rare name?

Daphine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 369,142 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daphine mean?

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

Is Daphine more male or female?

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

When was Daphine most popular?

Daphine peaked in 1962 with 49 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.

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 US894
All-Time Births1,496
1 in X1 in 369,142
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age73
Peak Year1962
World Rank#33,032
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.