Rising since 1989, #1,047 for girls today.
Popularity of Dafne since 1988
Babies named Dafne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 1,201 |
| 2010s | 986 |
| 2020s | 1,139 |
Meaning & origin
Dafne is a name that has been steadily climbing in popularity in recent decades. First recorded in 1988, it reached its peak rank of 1047 in 2024, with approximately 1 in every 6782 baby girls receiving the name. The trajectory has been consistently rising since 1989, indicating growing appeal among parents. While the top states for Dafne are South Carolina, New Jersey, and Maryland, it remains relatively uncommon nationwide, offering a distinctive choice. The name's association with the Greek myth of Daphne and the laurel tree gives it a natural, elegant quality without being overused.
Dafne is a variant of Daphne, a name from Greek mythology. In the myth, Daphne was a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo. The name derives from the Greek word 'daphne', meaning 'laurel'. It has been used in Italy and Spain as a given name, and has gained some usage in English-speaking countries.
Where Dafne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dafne” around the world
Where Dafne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daf, Daffy
Sibling names for Dafne
Names that share Dafne's style, for a brother or sister.
