Anakin
- US rank
- #648
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #544 in 2023
427 babies were named Anakin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 54 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Anakin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Anakin, 427 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Anakin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAnakin first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #544.
- Then vs nowAnakin is 5.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,450 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,000.
- TrendAnakin has climbed 54 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #648. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAnakin is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #299, followed by New Mexico (#311) and Kentucky (#345). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
About the name Anakin
Anakin is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-kin”. US birth records list Anakin for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 31 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #544 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #648, with 427 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | 58,005 boys |
| 2000s | 46 | 21,622 boys |
| 2010s | 109 | 9,171 boys |
| 2020s | 262 | 3,824 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Anakin
What is the origin of the name Anakin?
Anakin has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Anakin a boy or girl name?
Anakin is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Anakin?
Anakin ranked #648 for US boys in 2025, given to 427 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#544).