Affie
A diminutive of the feminine name Afra, ultimately of Arabic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Affie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Affie today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Affie births was 1919 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Affie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Affie with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Affie is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Affies were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Affie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1919
7 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1956 SSA rank
#5,959
Tracked since 1882
Popularity
Affie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Affie from the 1880s through to the 1950s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 18 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Affie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Affie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Affie
The name Affie is believed to have its origins in the Dutch language, stemming from the diminutive form of the name Alphonsus or Alphonse. Alphonsus is derived from the Germanic elements "alf" meaning "noble" and "funs" meaning "ready" or "prepared." This name gained popularity in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Affie can be found in historical records from the 16th century Netherlands. In 1587, a Dutch merchant named Affie van der Linden was mentioned in documents related to trade agreements between the Netherlands and England.
The name Affie was relatively uncommon throughout much of history, but a few notable individuals bore this moniker. In the 17th century, Affie Willems (1633-1707) was a Dutch painter renowned for her still-life compositions and portraits. Her artwork can be found in various museums across Europe.
Another prominent figure named Affie was Affie van Mansvelt (1785-1862), a Dutch military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield, earning him several honors and commendations.
In the 19th century, Affie Dijkstra (1821-1897) was a celebrated Dutch author and poet. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. She was widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of her time in the Netherlands.
Moving into the 20th century, Affie de Groot (1909-1983) was a renowned Dutch architect who played a significant role in the modernist movement in architecture. Her innovative designs and use of materials left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the Netherlands.
While the name Affie may have had a modest presence throughout history, it holds a unique charm and cultural significance, particularly in its Dutch roots and association with notable figures in various fields.
People
Affie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Affie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Affie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Affie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Affie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Affie a common name?
We classify Affie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Affie most popular?
The single biggest year for Affie was 1919, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Affie is about 87 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Affie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Affie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Affie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Affie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Affie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Affie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Affie?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Affie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.