Anakin
boy name#648 in 2025Anakin entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #544 in 2023, ranks #648 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1995–2025
#648
rank today
#544
peak (2023)
427
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5091 |
| 2000s | #1576 |
| 2010s | #1096 |
| 2020s | #622 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Anakin has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,800 people named Anakin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anakin is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anakin in 2025?
- Anakin ranks #648 among US boy names in 2025, with 427 babies given the name.
- When was the name Anakin most popular?
- Anakin peaked in 2023, reaching #544 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anakin with classmates?
- Anakin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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