Will my child share the name Anakin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Anakin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anakin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anakin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anakin is rising: up 507 places since 2020, to #1,897 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,268 in 2022.

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.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1897

Anakin

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Anakin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anakin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1897

US Rank #648

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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anakin in their class.

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