Anakin - A very unique male name
Anakin at a glance
Anakin is ranked #659 among boy baby names in 2025, with 376 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #550 and first appeared on the charts in 1998.
- Rank in 2025
- #659
- Births in 2025
- 376
- Peak year
- 2023 (#550)
- First appeared
- 1998
- Trend
- #706 in 2020 → #659 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,900 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.0/5 (6 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,900 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Anakin peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 550.
Famous with this name
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Anakin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Anakin is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #299 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,102.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Anakin is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Anakin origin and meaning
Invented for Star Wars
Uncertain — a name created for the Star Wars films; George Lucas has never confirmed its derivation, and a link to film director Ken Annakin's surname is only a guess
Anakin was the birth name of Darth Vader, revealed in the films and borne on screen by the young Anakin Skywalker in 1999. Parents began using it the year before, in 1998, and it has risen since 2020 to a 2023 peak.
Origin uncertain
Anakin is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
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Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 659 |
| 2024 | 613 |
| 2023 | 550 |
| 2022 | 610 |
| 2021 | 644 |
| 2020 | 706 |
| 2019 | 948 |
| 2018 | 816 |
| 2017 | 747 |
| 2016 | 777 |
| 2015 | 934 |
| 2014 | 963 |
| 2013 | 1251 |
| 2012 | 1351 |
| 2011 | 1864 |
| 2010 | 1876 |
| 2009 | 1536 |
| 2008 | 1823 |
| 2007 | 1534 |
| 2006 | 1481 |
| 2005 | 1180 |
| 2004 | 2444 |
| 2003 | 3010 |
| 2002 | 2176 |
| 2001 | 2244 |
| 2000 | 1429 |
| 1999 | 1196 |
| 1998 | 3184 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 299 |
| New Mexico | 312 |
| Kentucky | 346 |
| Nevada | 362 |
| Oklahoma | 396 |
| California | 415 |
| Iowa | 451 |
| Ohio | 455 |
| Texas | 485 |
| Arizona | 491 |
| Oregon | 535 |
| Illinois | 544 |
| Kansas | 594 |
| Wisconsin | 619 |
| North Carolina | 621 |
| Colorado | 628 |
| Michigan | 720 |
| Pennsylvania | 743 |
| Indiana | 776 |
| Louisiana | 781 |
| Massachusetts | 790 |
| Tennessee | 846 |
| Florida | 849 |
| Washington | 905 |
| Virginia | 974 |
| Georgia | 1102 |
Even more about Anakin
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Anakin a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Anakin?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
AN-uh-kin · /ˈænəkɪn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: Ani
Famous bearers
- Anakin Skywalker — The Jedi who becomes Darth Vader in the Star Wars films, played as a young man in The Phantom Menace (1999) (Fictional, 1999) Fictional
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Anakin is a declaration of fandom — parents choose it for the heroic, pre-Vader Anakin and its strong, unusual sound.
Worth knowing
- The Darth Vader association is total and permanent — the character's arc ends in villainy and redemption, not a simple hero's story
