Annistyn
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Aniston.
Name Census estimates that about 1,461 living Americans carry the first name Annistyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annistyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annistyn births was 2019 (149 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annistyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Annistyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 234,603 Americans
Peak year
2019
149 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,712
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Annistyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annistyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 968 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Annistyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annistyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annistyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Annistyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Annistyn, while Utah, Michigan, West Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Annistyn
The name Annistyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from ancient languages or cultures. The name is believed to be a creative amalgamation of the popular names Anna and Kristin, blending their sounds and spellings into a unique moniker.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Annistyn has gained traction in certain regions, particularly in the United States. However, due to its novelty, there are no historical records or ancient texts that reference this name directly. It is not found in religious scriptures, literary works, or historical documents from past eras.
While the name Annistyn itself may be new, it shares similarities with older names like Anna, which has roots in Hebrew and Latin, meaning "grace" or "favor." Kristin, on the other hand, is a Scandinavian variant of the name Christina, which has Greek origins and is associated with the concept of being a "follower of Christ."
Since Annistyn is a relatively modern name, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from distant eras who bore this moniker. However, as the name gains popularity, a few contemporary individuals have emerged with this distinct name:
1. Annistyn Rackley, an American actress and model born in 2004, known for her role in the television series "Sweet Magnolias."
2. Annistyn Hartmann, an American singer and songwriter born in 2001, who gained recognition through her appearances on various talent competitions.
3. Annistyn Bateman, an American gymnast born in 2008, who has competed in numerous national and international events.
4. Annistyn Poppell, an American soccer player born in 2005, who has represented her state in youth tournaments.
5. Annistyn Blevins, an American social media influencer and content creator born in 2001, known for her presence on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
While these individuals may have achieved varying levels of recognition, they represent some of the earliest documented instances of individuals bearing the name Annistyn. As the name continues to gain popularity, it is likely that more notable figures will emerge, contributing to the evolving history and narrative surrounding this modern moniker.
People
Annistyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Annistyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Annistyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annistyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,461 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annistyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 234,603 US residents.
Is Annistyn a common name?
We classify Annistyn as "Rare". It ranks above 92.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,471 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annistyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Annistyn was 2019, when 149 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annistyn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Annistyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annistyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annistyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Annistyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annistyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Annistyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Annistyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.