Dafne

Dafne is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 307 girls in the United States.

Dafne at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dafne

Dafne belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dafne first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #876 in 2024, and in 2024 307 babies received the name — 3,284 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dafne in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#876 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Dafne in 2024
307
Total since 1880
3,284

Dafne in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#2788 in 2025
Babies named Dafne in 2025
9
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dafne mean?

The meaning of Dafne is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dafne a boy or girl name?

Dafne is a girl name. In 2024, 307 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dafne?

Dafne comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dafne?

Dafne first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #876 in 2024, and 307 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].