How Many People Are Named Afshan?

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

Afshan
Very Rare
Arabic

Afshan means 'fragrant' in Arabic, making it a name rich in sensory allure. Only 40 people named Afshan live in the US today, with 1 in 8,260,756 Americans bearing this very rare female name. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 8 births.

~40
Living in US
1 in 8,260,756
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Sophisticated Graceful
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are destined to be powerful leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,235
Worldwide Bearers
#15,808
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
47,513
🇮🇳 India
5,180
🇮🇷 Iran
1,980
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,690
🇺🇸 United States
895
🇬🇧 England
858
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
298
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇨🇦 Canada
274

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
40 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
5
Would be under 30 (12%)
36
Would be 30–60 (88%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 41 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
39
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
99

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

📜 Afshan Through the Generations

Afshan, a name that carries the scent of Arabia, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1983. With only 41 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Afshan remains a niche choice. Today, most people named Afshan are in their late thirties, with a notable absence of individuals over sixty, indicating a relatively young demographic.

✨ Similar Names to Afshan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afshan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Afshan

How Many People Have the Name Afshan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 40 people in the United States currently share the name Afshan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,260,756 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afshan a Common or Rare Name?

Afshan 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 Afshan Mean?

Afshan means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Afshan Most Popular?

The name Afshan reached peak popularity in 1983, with 8 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 Afshan?

Approximately 40 people named Afshan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 41. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,260,756 Americans.

Is Afshan a rare name?

Afshan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,260,756 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afshan mean?

Afshan means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Afshan more male or female?

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

When was Afshan most popular?

Afshan peaked in 1983 with 8 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 US40
All-Time Births41
1 in X1 in 8,260,756
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1983
World Rank#15,808
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.