Anakin
How to say it: AN-uh-kin · /ˈænəkɪn/
Coined by George Lucas for Star Wars (1977); no established real-world etymology.
Anakin was the 610th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 427 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #443 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #610 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 427 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,764 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #443 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of the last forty years, Anakin reached its height in the 2020s. Holding at that height, more growth appears likely.
What goes with it
Three syllables blend soft sounds with crisp consonants for a creative and strong impression. Ani works as a short form, while Kylo makes a stylistic match.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anakin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Good to know
- Anakin Skywalker is the central Star Wars character who becomes Darth Vader
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