Dafne Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAF-nee / /ˈdæf.ni/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: laurel; Hebrew: a variant of Daphne
Historical & Cultural Background
Dafne is derived from the Greek word for 'laurel,' a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of Apollo. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen periods of popularity in different regions. It is often associated with beauty and nature.
Trend Summary
Dafne has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Daphne
International Variants
- Dafne (Italian)
- Daphne (English)
- Dafna (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dafne was first seen in the United States in 1988. Dafne has ranked as high as #1054 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Dafne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dafne (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 53 | |
| CA | 38 | |
| NY | 27 | |
| FL | 24 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| TN | 13 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| MD | 11 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| NJ | 10 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| SC | 7 | |
| CO | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 224 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 120 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 107 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 107 |
| 2010 | 106 |
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2014 | 154 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 98 |
| 2018 | 99 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 106 |
| 2022 | 160 |
| 2023 | 248 |
| 2024 | 307 |