Dafne
Every Dafne since 1988 — 3,523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dafne
Dafne is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,047 in 2025 with 237 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 3,523 American babies have been named Dafne. Its peak came in 2024, when 309 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dafne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dafne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237 | #1,047 |
| 2024 | 309 | #873 |
| 2023 | 248 | #1,020 |
| 2022 | 160 | #1,415 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1,876 |
| 2020 | 79 | #2,261 |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,221 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,982 |
| 2017 | 98 | #2,011 |
| 2016 | 93 | #2,097 |
| 2015 | 93 | #2,095 |
| 2014 | 154 | #1,460 |
| 2013 | 89 | #2,127 |
| 2012 | 85 | #2,213 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,197 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,901 |
| 2009 | 107 | #1,953 |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,764 |
| 2007 | 124 | #1,746 |
| 2006 | 107 | #1,898 |
| 2005 | 114 | #1,732 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,619 |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,788 |
| 2002 | 117 | #1,588 |
| 2001 | 224 | #968 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2,574 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,062 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,418 |
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Famous people named Dafne
- Dafne Schippers Athlete · b. 1992
- Dafne Keen Actor · b. 2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dafne in 2025?
Dafne ranked #1,047 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 237 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dafne?
3,523 babies have been named Dafne in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dafne most popular?
Dafne peaked in 2024, when 309 newborns received the name.
Is Dafne a boy or girl name?
Dafne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dafne rising or falling?
Dafne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dafne?
Well-known people named Dafne include Dafne Schippers (athlete), Dafne Keen (actor).