Afshin

Afshin is a boy's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Afshin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Afshin

Afshin belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Afshin first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3620 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 52 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Afshin in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#3620 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Total since 1880
52

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Afshin mean?

The meaning of Afshin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Afshin a boy or girl name?

Afshin is a boy name.

What origin is the name Afshin?

Afshin comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Afshin?

Afshin first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #3620 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.