Holding steady.
Popularity of Daphene since 1916
Babies named Daphene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daphene's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daphene is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Daphne. According to Social Security data, Daphene first appeared on the U.S. naming record in 1916, but it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak usage occurred in 1934, during the 1930s, when it was given to a handful of girls. The name has maintained a stable but minimal presence ever since, with no recorded rebound in recent decades. Unlike many vintage names that have seen revival, Daphene remains a distinctly uncommon choice.
Daphene is a variant spelling of Daphne, derived 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 English-speaking countries since the 19th century, with the Daphene spelling emerging as a less common variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daph, Daffy
Sibling names for Daphene
Names that share Daphene's style, for a brother or sister.
