Anniston is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1383 in 2011 with 165 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 302 births ranking #898. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,257.1%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 10,659 girls born was named Anniston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.