Afton

Afton is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 55 babies in the United States.

Afton at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Afton

Afton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Afton first appears in Social Security records in 1895 and has been given to 6,024 babies since 1880, including 55 in 2024.

Afton in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Babies named Afton in 2024
55
Total since 1880
6,024

Afton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Babies named Afton in 2000
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Afton mean?

The meaning of Afton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Afton a boy or girl name?

Afton is a unisex name. In 2024, 55 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Afton?

Afton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Afton?

Afton is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1895 and has been given to 6,024 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].