Anakin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anakin was created by George Lucas for a character in the Star Wars franchise, meaning 'warrior'. It has no historical forms and emerged in American English in the late 20th century. The name is intricately linked to themes of heroism and redemption, with no biblical relevance.
The name Anakin is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anakin has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Anakin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1577th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 744th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16495th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anakin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anakin"
Pronunciation
/ˈænəˌkɪn/
Origin
American English
Etymology
The name Anakin is believed to have been created by George Lucas for the character Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. It has no known historical or linguistic roots prior to its introduction in the late 20th century.
Meaning
Warrior
Language Evolution
N/A
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity after the release of the Star Wars prequel trilogy in the late 1990s and early 2000s, especially among fans of the series.
Variants & Derivatives
Ana, Kin
Modern Popularity & Image
Anakin is often associated with the character Anakin Skywalker, whose journey from hero to villain has made the name both intriguing and complex in popular culture.
Famous People
Anakin Skywalker (fictional character), Hayden Christensen (actor known for portraying Anakin Skywalker)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anakin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anakin"
"Anakin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1577th of 24088 | 1,399 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 744th of 23106 | 4,000 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16495th of 30306 | 44 |
Regional Popularity of "Anakin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.85% 1551st/4582 |
50.17% 2591st/5164 |
22.56% 1650th/7313 |
19.88% 1484th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.90% 753rd/3984 |
26.99% 1211th/4487 |
10.74% 733rd/6822 |
10.15% 637th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Anakin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anakin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anakin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.