Daphne

Daphne is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “laurel.” In 2024 it was given to 1,564 girls in the United States.

Daphne at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“laurel”
Pronunciation
/ˈdæfni/

About the name Daphne

Daphne belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “laurel” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Daphne first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #192 in 2024, and in 2024 1,564 babies received the name — 42,434 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Daphne in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#192 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Daphne in 2024
1,564
Total since 1880
42,434

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daphne mean?

Daphne means “laurel” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Daphne a boy or girl name?

Daphne is a girl name. In 2024, 1,564 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Daphne?

Daphne comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Daphne?

Daphne first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #192 in 2024, and 1,564 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Daphne?

Daphne is pronounced /ˈdæfni/ (IPA).

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