Defne
Every Defne since 1993 — 659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Defne
Defne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,285 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 659 American babies have been named Defne. Its peak came in 2017, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Defne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Defne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,285 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,313 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,590 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,829 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,925 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,466 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,802 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,163 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,341 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,889 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,197 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,537 |
| 2012 | 28 | #4,997 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,415 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,236 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,160 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,220 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,476 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,972 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,909 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,296 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,658 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,425 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,276 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,714 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Defne in 2025?
Defne ranked #4,285 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Defne?
659 babies have been named Defne in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Defne most popular?
Defne peaked in 2017, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Defne a boy or girl name?
Defne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Defne rising or falling?
Defne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.