Anniston

Anniston is a girl'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 162 girls in the United States.

Anniston at a glance

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

About the name Anniston

Anniston 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, Anniston first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #898 in 2014, and in 2024 162 babies received the name — 3,520 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anniston in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#898 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Anniston in 2024
162
Total since 1880
3,520

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anniston mean?

The meaning of Anniston 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 Anniston a boy or girl name?

Anniston is a girl name. In 2024, 162 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anniston?

Anniston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anniston?

Anniston first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #898 in 2014, and 162 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].