girl's name
Afshan
af-SHAHN
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 77
Afshan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1983, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Afshan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 17 |
How Popular Is Afshan?
In 1997, Afshan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Afshan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Afshan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Afshan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Afshan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Afshan
- Pronunciation af-SHAHN
Sibling Names for Afshan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Afshan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Afshan
How popular is the name Afshan?
In 1997, Afshan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Afshan a girl's or a boy's name?
Afshan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Afshan?
Afshan has 2 syllables.
When was Afshan most popular?
Afshan peaked in 1983, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.