Anniston
How to say it: AN-ih-stuhn · /ˈænɪstən/
English place-name surname meaning 'Annie's town'; used as a given name partly via celebrity association.
Anniston was the 828th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 139 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,051 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #828 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 139 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,798 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,051 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a creation of recent decades, Anniston rose to its best in the 2010s. Still close to that high, it looks set to ease down a little.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy across three syllables, Anniston feels modern and flowing. Annie makes a natural short form, while Addison shares its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Annie
- Ann
- Anni
Honouring a Anniston in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anniston is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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