Anakin
Anakin is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Invented name; possibly inspired by the surname Annakin or the word 'warrior'.
Origin and history
Anakin is a modern English name created by filmmaker George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise. It gained real-world usage as a given name following the release of the prequel trilogy in the late 1990s and 2000s. In the United States, its popularity has risen significantly in recent years, making it a prominent pop-culture choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,842 babies in the United States have been named Anakin since 1880. It ranks #1585 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #599.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- TN (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 165 |
| 2000-2010 | 926 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,042 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,709 |
Famous people named Anakin
- Anakin Skywalker: Jedi Knight, Fictional Character
Fun facts
- Created by George Lucas as the given name of Darth Vader before his fall to the dark side in Star Wars.
- Nearly half of all U.S. boys named Anakin since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.