Everything about the name DAPHNY

Meaning, origin, history

Daphny is a unique and beautiful name of Greek origin. It means "heaping up" or "to gather together". This name was likely derived from the Greek word "daphnis", which refers to a laurel tree, a symbol of victory in ancient Greece. The name Daphny is not particularly popular, but it has been used throughout history, with notable historical figures bearing this name including Daphny Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist who was assassinated in 2017 for her investigative reporting on corruption and organized crime. Despite its rarity, Daphny remains a captivating and intriguing name choice.

See also

Greek

Popularity of the name DAPHNY since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided, it appears that the name Daphny has seen a varying degree of popularity in the United States over the past several decades.

In the 1960s and 1970s, there were only five births per year with the name Daphny. This remained consistent until the late 1990s when we saw an increase to six births in the year 2000. Interestingly, this was followed by a significant jump to eleven births in 2001, indicating that the name may have gained some popularity during this time.

However, after reaching its peak in 2001, the number of annual births with the name Daphny decreased again. In both 2008 and 2011, there were only five births each year.

Overall, since 1965, there have been a total of forty-eight babies named Daphny born in the United States. While this number is not particularly high compared to other names, it demonstrates that the name Daphny has had some presence and consistency over time.