5,264births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1988Peak · Alberta
#3517United States 2025
Afton is a girl name family recorded 5,264 times in 4 countries since 1895. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3517 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1988, at 17.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Afton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton | English | 5,223 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3517 | 1983 | ▼ 50 % |
| Afton | English | 30 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1984 | – |
| Afton | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1988 | – |
| Afton | English | 5 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1990 | – |
Questions about Afton
How popular is the name Afton?
In 2025 it ranked #3517 in the United States. Official registers record 5,264 births across 4 countries.
When was Afton most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1988, at 17.3 births per 100,000.
Is Afton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Afton is a girl name.