Anakin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AN-uh-kin · 3 syllables
Coined by American filmmaker George Lucas as early as 1974 in early drafts of Star Wars, which included a character named Annikin Starkiller. First appeared in 1977 in the novel Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AN-uh-kin
- US rank (2025)
- #648
- US babies a year
- about 474 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Anakin?
Anakin was the #648 name in the US in 2025, given to 433 babies. It’s rising: up 189% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #648 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Anakin?
Half of US adults named Anakin are older than 22; most are between 18 and 28. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Anakin
How do you pronounce Anakin?
Anakin is pronounced AN-uh-kin.
How popular is the name Anakin?
Anakin was the #648 name in the US in 2025, given to 433 babies. It’s rising: up 189% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Anakin?
Half of US adults named Anakin are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 28.