Anniston is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1166 in 2013 with 206 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 302 births ranking #898. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,842.9%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 8,517 girls born was named Anniston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.