Dafne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dafne originates from Greek, meaning 'laurel'. It evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Daphne', reflecting a connection to classical mythology. The name embodies traits of beauty and strength, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Renaissance, and it remains a favored choice today.
The name Dafne is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dafne has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dafne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8126th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1982nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1633rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dafne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dafne"
Pronunciation
/ˈdæfneɪ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Dafne is derived from the Greek word 'daphne', which means 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of Apollo.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Daphne (Ancient Greek), Dafne (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Dafne gained popularity in the Renaissance period, particularly due to its association with classical mythology and literature.
Variants & Derivatives
Daphne, Dafna
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dafne is perceived as an elegant and timeless name, often associated with beauty and nature due to its meaning and mythological roots.
Famous People
Dafne Keen - actress, Dafne de la Figuera - artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dafne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dafne"
"Dafne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8126th of 27321 | 136 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1982nd of 35406 | 1,539 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1633rd of 30306 | 1,609 |
Regional Popularity of "Dafne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dafne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
68.81% 3574th/5194 |
49.75% 3143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.81% 2603rd/4582 |
60.19% 3108th/5164 |
22.81% 1668th/7313 |
17.18% 1282nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.36% 2365th/3984 |
33.68% 1511th/4487 |
19.83% 1353rd/6822 |
23.63% 1483rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dafne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dafne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.