Afton
boy name#8243 in 2025Afton entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1421 in 1910, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
#8243
rank today
#1421
peak (1910)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1744 |
| 1920s | #2061 |
| 1930s | #3075 |
| 1940s | #3053 |
| 1950s | #3786 |
| 1960s | #4033 |
| 1970s | #4634 |
| 1980s | #5774 |
| 1990s | #6740 |
| 2000s | #5089 |
| 2010s | #5761 |
| 2020s | #7309 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Afton has been most popular in VA.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Afton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Afton alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Afton in 2025?
- Afton ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Afton most popular?
- Afton peaked in 1910, reaching #1421 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Afton with classmates?
- Afton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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