Daphne is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #421 in 2012 with 744 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,740 births ranking #178. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 208.7%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 2,367 girls born was named Daphne. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Daphne is a graceful Greek classic meaning laurel. It feels fresh, mythological, and stylishly vintage.
The name is deeply tied to Greek myth and later literary use, which gives it both beauty and story. Its modern revival has come from parents seeking names that are classical without being overused.