Dafny Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dafny means 'laurel' or 'victory' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Dafny
Dafny is a variant of the Hebrew name Daphne, which means 'laurel' or 'victory'. The name has ancient Greek origins and is associated with the mythical Laurel tree. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of the god Apollo. Dafny has a strong and classic feel, symbolizing victory and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Dafny
The popularity for the name Dafny peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 12 births, which ranked number 15,741 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Dafny had the most female births in 2006 with 12, which ranked number 9,282 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Dafny has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Dafny has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dafny
- 20 Year Trend of Dafny: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Dafny: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dafny: -100.00%
Popularity of Dafny by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dafny. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dafny in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dafny is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dafny
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