Aniston
Aniston is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Agnes' town or estate of Anund.
Origin and history
Aniston originated as an English surname, historically derived from a placename such as Agnes' town or Anston in Yorkshire. In the United States, its modern usage as a given name was heavily influenced by the popularity of actress Jennifer Aniston. It remains a contemporary choice that has seen steady usage since the late 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
2,581 babies in the United States have been named Aniston since 1880. It ranks #3475 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1652.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.1 %)
- TN (12 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- NC (8.5 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
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 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 665 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,434 |
| 2020-2029 | 449 |
Nicknames
Annie, Anis
Fun facts
- The name gained traction as a given name in the United States following the rise to fame of actress Jennifer Aniston in the 1990s.
- It originally functioned strictly as an English habitational family name before transitioning into modern given name usage.