Girl · #11,223 in 2026

Aftyn

Name: Popularity of the name Aftyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aftyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Aftyn Alyssa Behn is an American politician who has represented the 51st district of the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2023. Before being elected to office, Behn worked in social services and community advocacy, including serving as a healthcare organizer for the Tennessee Justice Center.

Current Rank

#11,223

Peak Rank

#6,640 (2010)

Total Babies

237

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2022

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#6640

Peak Rank

237

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aftyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Aftyn

Aftyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 19 Aftyns were born — ranking #6,640 that year. As of 2026, Aftyn ranks #11,223 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 237 Aftyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Aftyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aftyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Afton
Often
Afshin
Affin
Affton
Afta
Atten
Afan
Rafting
Kaftan
Caftan
Addin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aftyn

What does the name Aftyn mean?

How popular is Aftyn in 2026?

In 2026, Aftyn ranks #11,223 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Aftyn most popular?

Aftyn reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,640 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aftyn most popular?

Aftyn has historically been most popular in Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aftyn.

Is Aftyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aftyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Aftyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aftyn include Adrie, Koreena, Tamerra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aftyn

Aftyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 237 births in the dataset. Aftyn's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,640. Use the chart and map above to compare Aftyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.