Affan
Every Affan since 1998 — 575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Affan
Affan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,400 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 575 American babies have been named Affan. Its peak came in 2019, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Affan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Affan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,400 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,323 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,898 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,466 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,812 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,422 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,244 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,250 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,682 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2,967 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,236 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,125 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,691 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,582 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,042 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,077 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10,952 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,434 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,313 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,948 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,416 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,454 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,222 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Affan in 2025?
Affan ranked #4,400 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Affan?
575 babies have been named Affan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Affan most popular?
Affan peaked in 2019, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Affan a boy or girl name?
Affan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Affan rising or falling?
Affan has been roughly stable over the past decade.