Name comparison · girl names
Dakota vs. Daphne
In 2025, Daphne leads at #178 among U.S. girls' names, with Dakota at #295. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Dakota | Daphne |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #295 | #178 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,035 | 1,740 |
| All-time peak | #190 in 2006 | #178 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maryland (#114) | District of Columbia (#73) |