Will my child share the name Anakin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Anakin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anakin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anakin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anakin is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 809 places over the last five years to #1595 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Anakin popular in the US as well as the UK?

Anakin is more popular in the US (#592) than in the UK (#1595). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Anakin a popular baby name in the United States?

Anakin ranks #592 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1595

Anakin

Anakin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anakin in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1595

US Rank #592

About the Name Anakin

Anakin is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 809 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1268 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Anakin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #592, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.