Daphne
Daphne sits comfortably in the UK charts at #125 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Daphne
2024 marks Daphne's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #150. The name has climbed 170 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Daphne is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Daphne in their class.
In the US it sits at #192 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Daphne
- Daphne van Domselaar — Daphne van Domselaar is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the Netherlands national team.
- Daphne Jennings — Daphne G.
- Daphne Maxwell Reid — Daphne Etta Reid is an American actress, comedian, designer, and former model.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Daphne
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Daphne
Almost certainly the only Daphne in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia