Afton
Meaningfrom the Afton River · English
- US rank
- #3,517
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #784 in 1917
43 babies were named Afton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,402 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1895–2025
US births per million boys, 1910–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Afton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 37,313 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Afton, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Afton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAfton first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1917, when it ranked #784. Today it's #3,517, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAfton has slipped 1,402 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,517. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAfton is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #249, followed by Minnesota (#835). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlAfton is given to both boys and girls: 83% of the 52 babies named Afton in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Afton means “from the Afton River”.
About the name Afton
Afton is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “from the Afton River”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Afton for girls from 1895 to 2025, in 112 of those 131 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #784 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,517, with 43 babies. Of the 52 US babies named Afton in 2025, 83% were girls and 17% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 15 | 66,667 girls |
| 1900s | 30 | 32,906 girls |
| 1910s | 55 | 18,258 girls |
| 1920s | 40 | 25,297 girls |
| 1930s | 20 | 49,925 girls |
| 1940s | 6.8 | 148,148 girls |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 925,926 girls |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 621,118 girls |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 263,852 girls |
| 1980s | 70 | 14,251 girls |
| 1990s | 32 | 31,250 girls |
| 2000s | 39 | 25,747 girls |
| 2010s | 53 | 19,004 girls |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,805 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 59,773 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 69,204 boys |
| 1930s | 5.3 | 189,394 boys |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 389,105 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,282,051 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,926 boys |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,144 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 152,284 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Afton
What does the name Afton mean?
Afton means “from the Afton River” in English.
What is the origin of the name Afton?
Afton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Afton a boy or girl name?
Both. Afton is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 83% of US babies named Afton were girls.
How popular is the name Afton?
Afton ranked #3,517 for US girls in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 1917 (#784).