Anakin is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #648 in 2025 with 427 recorded births. This places Anakin in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 541 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 7,016.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,000 boys born was named Anakin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.