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Anniston

Boy name · English

Anniston is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • HistoryAnniston first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Anniston

Anniston is a boy name of English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Anniston at school.

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Questions about the name Anniston

What is the origin of the name Anniston?

Anniston is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).

Is Anniston a boy or girl name?

Anniston is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year.

What should I know before naming my baby Anniston?

Anniston is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.