US Popularity:4943
Origin:Swedish
Meaning:Afternoon, evening; Scottish river
Afton is a gender-neutral name of Swedish and Scottish origin. Translating to “afternoon” or “evening” in Swedish, this name makes for a beautiful choice if baby entered your life during this time of the day. If you want to celebrate your Scottish connection, this name also comes from the River Afton, a lovely sight in the town of Ayrshire, Scotland. If you’re a poetry lover, this name also comes from the title of Robert Burns's poem “Sweet Afton.” Whether you want to connect baby with the sun, the water, or beautiful words, the name Afton is sure to have a harmonious sound.

Afton Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Afton is currently #3249 on The Bump
Boy:Afton is currently #2201 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Afton is currently #1795 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Afton is currently #4943 in U.S. births
Boy:Afton is currently #22271 in U.S. births
Girl:Afton is currently #5533 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5533
in 2022
- 687
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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