How old is someone named Daphne?
The average Daphne is 32 years old.
Half of all living Daphnes are between 9 and 56. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Daphnes are much younger than 32.
When was Daphne popular?
Daphne has been rising for years and peaked in 2025, so most Daphnes are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 162 | 0 |
| 1910s | 498 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,057 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 764 | 160 |
| 1940s | 1,321 | 770 |
| 1950s | 2,789 | 2,200 |
| 1960s | 6,940 | 6,100 |
| 1970s | 4,827 | 4,500 |
| 1980s | 2,699 | 2,600 |
| 1990s | 2,519 | 2,500 |
| 2000s | 5,126 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 7,768 | 7,700 |
| 2020s | 7,562 | 7,500 |
How many Daphnes are still alive?
About 39,000 Daphnes are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 44,000 babies named Daphne since 1886.
Most Daphnes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Daphne?
About one in three living Daphnes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Daphne an old name?
Somewhat. Daphne is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Daphne will be 30 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Daphne a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Daphnes are women.
Names the same age as Daphne
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Daphne's name twin is Felix. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Felix's age curve is the closest match to Daphne's: 86% alike.
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Questions about the name Daphne
How old is the average Daphne?
The average Daphne in the US is 32 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Daphne?
About 39,000 Daphnes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 44,000 babies given the name since 1886.
When was the name Daphne most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,700 baby girls were named Daphne.
Is Daphne a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 34% of living Daphnes, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this