Daphine
Daphine is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,685 in the US, popular nicknames include Dap, Day, and Dapie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Daphine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 840 babies have been named Daphine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daphine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,685 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,685
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Daphine
Daphine is a girl name .
Daphine is currently ranked #69,685 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daphine include Dap, Day, Dapie, and Daphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daphine include Daphne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis