How Many People Are Named Daphney?
Complete statistics for the name Daphney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daphney is a very rare name, with only 1,444 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 228,558 Americans. It peaked in 2001 with 49 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 1 in numerology traditionally represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People connected to this number tend to be self-motivated and driven, with a natural ability to take initiative and forge their own path.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 1,506 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daphney Through the Generations
Daphney is a relatively uncommon name, with a total of 1,506 births across all time but only 1,444 people currently living in the US. This stark difference highlights its rarity. The peak year was 2001, when 49 babies were named Daphney, which is quite a jump from the average yearly births. Interestingly, 44% of those named Daphney are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. However, the majority of Daphneys are now middle-aged or older, with 659 people aged 30-60 and 189 over 60. This suggests a declining trend, as the number of new births has dropped significantly since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Daphney's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Daphney
How Many People Have the Name Daphney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,444 people in the United States currently share the name Daphney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 228,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Daphney a Common or Rare Name?
Daphney 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 Daphney Mean?
Daphney means "Laurel tree or bay tree" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daphney in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Daphney Most Popular?
The name Daphney reached peak popularity in 2001, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Daphney?
Approximately 1,444 people named Daphney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,506. That works out to roughly 1 in 228,558 Americans.
Is Daphney a rare name?
Daphney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 228,558 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daphney mean?
Daphney means "Laurel tree or bay tree" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Daphney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daphney are male and 100% are female.
When was Daphney most popular?
Daphney peaked in 2001 with 49 births that year. Current trend: 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.