How Many People Are Named Daphna?
Complete statistics for the name Daphna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daphna, a very rare female name, only 301 people in the US today carry it, making it one in 1,097,125 Americans. The majority of those named Daphna are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 78All 648 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: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daphna Through the Generations
Daphna has been a name through the generations, with its peak popularity in 1916 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 648 total births recorded since its inception. People named Daphna tend to be older, with 72% being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards the older population.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Daphna's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Daphna
How Many People Have the Name Daphna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 301 people in the United States currently share the name Daphna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,097,125 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Daphna a Common or Rare Name?
Daphna 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 Daphna Mean?
Daphna means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'myrtle tree'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daphna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Daphna Most Popular?
The name Daphna reached peak popularity in 1916, with 20 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 Daphna?
Approximately 301 people named Daphna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 648. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,097,125 Americans.
Is Daphna a rare name?
Daphna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,097,125 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daphna mean?
Daphna means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'myrtle tree'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Daphna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daphna are male and 100% are female.
When was Daphna most popular?
Daphna peaked in 1916 with 20 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.