Daphne Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Daphne

Daphne Name Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: dah(f)-nee
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Daphne Name Meaning

The name Daphne means “laurel tree” in Greek, and is also associated with victory and eternal love. It’s a name that carries a lot of meaning and history, making it a unique and special choice for a baby girl.

Origins of the Name Daphne

The name Daphne comes from Greek mythology. In the story, Daphne was a nymph who was pursued by the god Apollo. To escape his advances, she begged her father, a river god, to help her. He turned her into a laurel tree, which Apollo then made his symbol of victory and eternal love.

While the name Daphne might have been popular in ancient Greece, it wasn’t commonly used as a baby name until the 16th century. It experienced a brief stint of popularity in the early 20th century, but has since fallen out of favor.

Popularity of the Name Daphne

While the name Daphne is not as common as it once was, it still has a steady following. It’s a name that has stood the test of time and has an enduring quality that is hard to find in modern names. As a result, Daphne is a name that has a timeless appeal and is sure to be a conversation starter.

If you’re set on the name Daphne but want to put a fresh spin on it, there are plenty of variations to choose from. Dafne, Dafni, Daphnie, and Dafna are just a few of the options available.

Final Thoughts on the Name Daphne

While the name Daphne might not be as popular as it once was, it still has a rich history and a meaning that is nothing short of epic. It’s a name that has stood the test of time and has an enduring quality that is hard to find in modern names. So, if you’re looking for a unique and special name for your baby girl, Daphne might just be the perfect choice.

Daphne Name Popularity

How popular is the name Daphne? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	5	0.0007%
1915	—	20	0.0022%
1916	—	29	0.003%
1917	—	21	0.0021%
1918	—	39	0.0036%
1919	—	26	0.0025%
1920	—	42	0.0038%
1921	—	52	0.0045%
1922	—	49	0.0044%
1923	—	64	0.0057%
1924	—	59	0.0051%
1925	—	74	0.0065%
1926	—	40	0.0036%
1927	—	50	0.0045%
1928	—	64	0.006%
1929	—	43	0.0042%
1930	—	39	0.0037%
1931	—	18	0.0018%
1932	—	38	0.0038%
1933	—	43	0.0046%
1934	—	25	0.0026%
1935	—	34	0.0035%
1936	—	27	0.0028%
1937	—	47	0.0048%
1938	—	7	0.0007%
1939	—	20	0.002%
1940	—	64	0.006%
1941	—	71	0.0063%
1942	—	46	0.0036%
1943	—	46	0.0035%
1944	—	62	0.005%
1945	—	46	0.0038%
1946	—	73	0.0049%
1947	—	122	0.0073%
1948	—	106	0.0066%
1949	—	145	0.009%
1950	—	191	0.0119%
1951	—	161	0.0095%
1952	—	196	0.0112%
1953	—	211	0.0119%
1954	—	210	0.0115%
1955	—	200	0.0109%
1956	—	209	0.0111%
1957	—	276	0.0143%
1958	—	342	0.0181%
1959	—	279	0.0147%
1960	—	254	0.0134%
1961	—	646	0.0342%
1962	—	1,112	0.0606%
1963	—	894	0.0498%
1964	—	726	0.0412%
1965	—	605	0.037%
1966	—	584	0.0374%
1967	—	562	0.037%
1968	—	586	0.039%
1969	—	604	0.0392%
1970	—	654	0.0411%
1971	—	750	0.0499%
1972	—	513	0.0377%
1973	—	494	0.0381%
1974	—	462	0.0355%
1975	—	344	0.0268%
1976	—	388	0.0301%
1977	—	290	0.0215%
1978	—	246	0.0183%
1979	—	252	0.0179%
1980	—	231	0.0158%
1981	—	226	0.0154%
1982	—	230	0.0154%
1983	—	262	0.0178%
1984	—	220	0.0148%
1985	—	221	0.0146%
1986	—	197	0.0131%
1987	—	175	0.0115%
1988	—	233	0.015%
1989	—	164	0.0102%
1990	—	215	0.013%
1991	—	170	0.0104%
1992	—	161	0.0101%
1993	—	146	0.0094%
1994	—	221	0.0144%
1995	—	175	0.0116%
1996	—	186	0.0124%
1997	—	180	0.0122%
1998	—	224	0.015%
1999	—	277	0.0185%
2000	—	341	0.0223%
2001	—	547	0.0363%
2002	—	419	0.028%
2003	—	415	0.0273%
2004	—	446	0.0293%
2005	—	472	0.0309%
2006	—	424	0.0271%
2007	—	474	0.03%
2008	—	544	0.0352%
2009	—	615	0.0411%
2010	—	569	0.0395%
2011	—	643	0.0451%
2012	—	714	0.0501%
2013	—	734	0.0516%
2014	—	887	0.0609%
2015	—	830	0.057%
2016	—	789	0.0547%
2017	—	780	0.0559%
2018	—	773	0.0563%
2019	—	712	0.0526%
2020	—	693	0.0544%
2021	—	989	0.0809%
2022	—	1,103	0.0836%
2023	—	1,239	0.0957%

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Names Like Daphne

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What names are variants of Daphne?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Daphne.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Daffi	Laurel tree	Greek
Daffie	Laurel tree	Greek
Daffy	Laurel tree	Greek
Dafna	Laurel tree	Greek
Dafne	Laurel tree	Greek
Dafnee	Laurel tree	Greek
Dafneigh	Laurel tree	Greek
Dafnie	Laurel tree	Greek
Danfy	Laurel tree	Greek
Daphna	Laurel tree	Greek
Daphney	Laurel tree	Greek
Daphnie	Laurel tree	Greek

What names sound like Daphne?

If you like how Daphne sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Daphne.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Daviane	Beloved	Scottish
Davina	Beloved	Scottish

Davine	Beloved	Scottish
Davonne		American
Davynn	Beloved	Scottish
Divine	Divine, heavenly	Latin

What names are similar to Daphne?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Daveney		French

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Siblings of Daphne

Mamas with kids named Daphne also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Everleigh	Boar meadow	English
Noah	To rest	Hebrew
Jane	God is gracious	Hebrew

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Sarah Feb 10 at 7:13 am

We loved that unique, classic and feminine nature of this name. It goes with our first daughter’s name as well as the family middle name we chose.

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Sonnet Jun 13 at 5:24 pm

Named her after my mom. I think the name is classy and feminine.

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Daphne Dec 7 at 7:25 am

I have loved my name for 55 years! I’ve only met 3 Daphne’s in my lifetime so far. I have 2 boys and hope they name one of their girls after me.

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Julia Sep 22 at 11:18 am

We read it in a baby name book 3 years ago on a road trip and fell in love. We loved how crisp and classic it is and we get tons of compliments every time we tell people the name! It is so unique yet vintage.

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Mama Jennifer Jul 10 at 3:41 am

My husband and I loved this unique name. We loved that it was feminine as well. We like uncommon names but not too outlandish and this one fit the bill nicely. We also loved that in one of the translations, the name means victorious.

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Erica Jul 18 at 9:32 am

Daphne, a cute bright name! Daphne is a flower and it’s easy to spell and pronounce. Unique enough where she won’t be the 5th Daphne in her class (hopefully!)

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