How Many People Are Named Afshin?

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

Afshin
Very Rare
Persian

Afshin means 'protector' in Persian, making it a name steeped in guardianship. Only 49 people named Afshin live in the US today, which means just 1 in 6,791,072 Americans share this rare moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 1972 with 8 births, showing its stable presence over decades.

~49
Living in US
1 in 6,791,072
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Caring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,699
Worldwide Bearers
#13,728
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
70,699
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,073
🇺🇸 United States
1,498
🇨🇦 Canada
645
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
305
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇬🇧 England
247
🇮🇳 India
242
🇸🇪 Sweden
182
🇩🇪 Germany
116

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
49 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
52
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 52 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
43
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
99

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

📜 Afshin Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Afshin has maintained a steady presence, with its peak year occurring in 1972 when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are 49 individuals named Afshin in the United States, with an average age of 43 years. The age distribution reveals that all Afshins are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation gap where younger Afshins haven't yet emerged.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Afshin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afshin's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Afshin

How Many People Have the Name Afshin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 49 people in the United States currently share the name Afshin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,791,072 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afshin a Common or Rare Name?

Afshin 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 Afshin Mean?

Afshin means "protector" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Afshin Most Popular?

The name Afshin reached peak popularity in 1972, 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 Afshin?

Approximately 49 people named Afshin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 52. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,791,072 Americans.

Is Afshin a rare name?

Afshin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,791,072 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afshin mean?

Afshin means "protector" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Afshin more male or female?

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

When was Afshin most popular?

Afshin peaked in 1972 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 US49
All-Time Births52
1 in X1 in 6,791,072
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1972
World Rank#13,728
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.