Defne is a distinctive choice, ranked #1198 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Defne in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1198
About the Name Defne
2024 marks Defne's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1198. The name has climbed 358 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Defne is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Defne
Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Defne per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Defne in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Defne is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 358 places over the last five years to #1198 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Defne is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Defne include: Defne Samyeli — Defne Samyeli is a Turkish TV presenter, columnist, singer and actress.; Defne Başyolcu — Defne Başyolcu is a Turkish professional volleyball player who plays as an opposite hitter for Karşıyaka.; Defne Taçyıldız — Defne Taçyıldız is a Turkish swimmer..
Defne does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Defnes in the wild.
28
UK babies named Defne (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 358 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Defne
Likely around 1 other Defne in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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