Afton
Meaning
from the River Afton in Scotland, popularized by Robert Burns's poem 'Sweet Afton'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Afton peaked in the 1980s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Afton
Most people given the name Afton in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Afton deep dive
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