Anakin

Anakin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 482 boys in the United States.

Anakin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anakin

Anakin belongs to the English & American 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, Anakin first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #544 in 2023, and in 2024 482 babies received the name — 5,410 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anakin in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#544 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Anakin in 2024
482
Total since 1880
5,410

Anakin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1268 in 2022
Babies named Anakin in 2025
13
Total since 1996
208

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anakin mean?

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

Is Anakin a boy or girl name?

Anakin is a boy name. In 2024, 482 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anakin?

Anakin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anakin?

Anakin first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #544 in 2023, and 482 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].