Will my child share the name Defne with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Defne per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Defne in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Defne becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Defne is rising: up 327 places since 2020, to #1,229 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,198 in 2024.

Is Defne a good choice for a distinctive name?

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.

Who are some famous people named Defne?

Notable people named Defne include: Defne Samyeli, Defne Başyolcu and Defne Taçyıldız.

Is Defne a popular baby name in the United States?

Defne does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Defne is a distinctive choice, ranked #1229 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Defne in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Defne in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Defne

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.

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