NAME PROFILE
Afton
Afton is derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'river' or 'water,' and it is often associated with natural beauty and serenity. The name conveys a sense of calmness and is often linked to peaceful, flowing waters.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,077 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
UT — 40%ID — 17%TX — 16%MN — 14%VA — 13%
Notable People
Afton Smith (Actress, known for *Reality Bites*) · Afton Shurmer (Author and Poet) · Afton McCarty (Social Media Influencer) · Afton B. (Musician, known for *Afton B. & The Sound*) · Afton B. (Business Entrepreneur)
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