Afton
a-fton,
af-ton
US Popularity:4931
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 #2214 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Afton is currently #1799 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Afton is currently #4931 in U.S. births
Boy:Afton is currently #15466 in U.S. births
Girl:Afton is currently #5927 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5927
in 2023
- 400
from 2022
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