How Many People Are Named Afnan?

Complete statistics for the name Afnan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Afnan
Very Rare
Arabic

Afnan means 'branch' in Arabic, symbolizing growth and connection. Only 798 people named Afnan live in the US today, making up just 1 in 413,563 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~798
Living in US
1 in 413,563
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Branch
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Energetic Creative
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

79,097
Worldwide Bearers
#12,491
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
41,031
🇪🇬 Egypt
10,714
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9,623
🇮🇶 Iraq
3,805
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,434
🇯🇴 Jordan
2,352
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,522
🇵🇸 Palestine
1,093
🇮🇱 Israel
816
🇹🇭 Thailand
723

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
178 (22%)
♀ Female
620 (78%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
752
Would be under 30 (93%)
53
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 805 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Afnan Through the Generations

Afnan has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 57 births. With an average age of 14, it's clear that this name is embraced by younger generations. As of now, 752 of those named Afnan are under 30, while only 53 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 42
New York 33
Ohio 8

✨ Similar Names to Afnan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afnan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Afnan

How Many People Have the Name Afnan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 798 people in the United States currently share the name Afnan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 413,563 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afnan a Common or Rare Name?

Afnan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Afnan Mean?

Afnan means "branch" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Afnan in SSA data, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

When Was Afnan Most Popular?

The name Afnan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Afnan?

Approximately 798 people named Afnan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 805. That works out to roughly 1 in 413,563 Americans.

Is Afnan a rare name?

Afnan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 413,563 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afnan mean?

Afnan means "branch" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Afnan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 22% of people named Afnan are male and 78% are female.

When was Afnan most popular?

Afnan peaked in 2024 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US798
All-Time Births805
1 in X1 in 413,563
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#12,491
Male %22%
Female %78%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.