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Anakin is a masculine name used in Popular Culture. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning unknown. This is the name of a character (also known as Darth Vader) in the Star Wars movie saga, created by George Lucas." It ranked #648 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning unknown. This is the name of a character (also known as Darth Vader) in the Star Wars movie saga, created by George Lucas. The entry lists its usage as Popular Culture.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Anakin ranked #648 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #648 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anakin mean?
Behind the Name does not give Anakin a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: meaning unknown.
Is Anakin a popular name?
Anakin ranked #648 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anakin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anakin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anakin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
