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Summary

The name Afton originates from Scottish roots, meaning 'little river.' It has evolved through historical forms like 'Aftoun' and gained popularity in the 18th century due to cultural influences. The name is associated with tranquility and has no direct biblical relevance.

The name Afton is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Afton has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Afton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2021st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2992nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5728th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7805th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5497th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6296th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 990th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1935th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6271st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7450th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1443rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2452nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Afton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.