Holding steady.
Popularity of Daphane since 1924
Babies named Daphane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daphane is a rare variant spelling of the name Daphne, first recorded in the United States in 1924. While its peak popularity occurred in 1962, it has never achieved widespread usage. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, remaining a niche choice. With no top states or notable similar names in the data, Daphane stands out as an unconventional yet historically grounded alternative to its more common counterpart.
Daphane is a variant spelling of Daphne, which derives from the Greek word daphne, meaning "laurel." In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, with this particular spelling appearing less frequently. Its first recorded use in the United States was in 1924.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daph, Daffy, Fanny
Sibling names for Daphane
Names that share Daphane's style, for a brother or sister.
