How Many People Are Named Afsaneh?

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

Afsaneh
Very Rare
Persian

Afsaneh means 'myth' or 'legend' in Persian, making it a name rich in storytelling heritage. Only 17 people named Afsaneh live in the US today, which means 1 in 19,990,610 Americans share this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with six births, showing its stable presence over decades.

~17
Living in US
1 in 19,990,610
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Myth, legend
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Mysterious Inspiring Imaginative
9
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and understanding, often taking on leadership roles in their communities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

232,864
Worldwide Bearers
#4,507
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
230,031
🇺🇸 United States
1,350
🇨🇦 Canada
352
🇬🇧 England
230
🇸🇪 Sweden
215
🇩🇪 Germany
154
🇳🇱 Netherlands
124
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
41
🇹🇭 Thailand
34
🇳🇴 Norway
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
17
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

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

📜 Afsaneh Through the Generations

Afsaneh has been a rare but steady choice since the 1980s, with only 17 individuals bearing the name in the United States today. Its peak year was 1980 when six babies were given this name, indicating a slight surge in interest during that era. Today, the average age of those named Afsaneh is 41, with all 17 individuals falling within the 30-60 age range, suggesting a generation that embraced this name during its period of stability.

✨ Similar Names to Afsaneh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afsaneh's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Afsaneh

How Many People Have the Name Afsaneh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Afsaneh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,990,610 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afsaneh a Common or Rare Name?

Afsaneh 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 Afsaneh Mean?

Afsaneh means "myth, legend" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Afsaneh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Afsaneh Most Popular?

The name Afsaneh reached peak popularity in 1980, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Afsaneh?

Approximately 17 people named Afsaneh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,990,610 Americans.

Is Afsaneh a rare name?

Afsaneh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,990,610 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afsaneh mean?

Afsaneh means "myth, legend" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Afsaneh more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Afsaneh are male and 100% are female.

When was Afsaneh most popular?

Afsaneh peaked in 1980 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US17
All-Time Births17
1 in X1 in 19,990,610
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1980
World Rank#4,507
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.