Holding steady.
Popularity of Aften since 1981
Babies named Aften per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aften is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, with a peak in 1983 when it reached its highest usage. Since then, it has remained consistently uncommon, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades, and it has never entered the Top 1000. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of Afton, a Scottish place name, or a modern coinage inspired by the Danish and Norwegian word for 'evening.' Aften has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, as its top states are minimal. The name has maintained a stable, low-level presence since its introduction in the 1980s.
Aften first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1980s, with a peak in 1983. It is likely a variant of the place name Afton (from Scottish or Swedish origin) or a modern respelling of 'afternoon' or 'evening' (aften in Danish and Norwegian). There is no clear historical etymology, and its use as a given name is recent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Affy, Tenny
Variants: Afton
Sibling names for Aften
Names that share Aften's style, for a brother or sister.
