Anakin
Anakin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænəkɪn/
Meaning and origin of Anakin
- A male given name.
Etymology
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.
How popular is Anakin?
Since 1880, 50 girls and 5,842 boys in the U.S. have been named Anakin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9869 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #544 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #648 for boys, with 433 babies given the name.
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Anakin FAQ
What does the name Anakin mean?
A male given name. 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.
How popular is the name Anakin?
Since 1880, 50 girls and 5,842 boys in the U.S. have been named Anakin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9869 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #544 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #648 for boys, with 433 babies given the name.
Is Anakin a boy or girl name?
Anakin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 50 girls and 5,842 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.