Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Daphnee since 1970
Babies named Daphnee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daphnee's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Daphnee is a modern respelling of Daphne, a name rooted in Greek mythology and meaning 'laurel tree.' First recorded in 1970, it has remained a rare but consistent choice, with a peak in 2014. As of 2025, its trajectory is stable, ranking 8,860 with a 1-in-146,115 incidence among girls. The variant adds a fashionable, French-inspired twist to the classic Daphne, which has seen broader popularity. While top states data is not available for this specific spelling, the name's overall pattern suggests mild, steady use without dramatic swings.
Daphnee is a modern respelling of Daphne, which derives from Greek δάφνη (daphnē), meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree.' In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo. The name was revived in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has seen various spellings, including this French-influenced variant.
“Daphnee” around the world
Where Daphnee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
23
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daph, Daffy, NeeNee, Daphie
Sibling names for Daphnee
Names that share Daphnee's style, for a brother or sister.
