Anniston

Meaning of Anniston

Anniston is a place name, likely derived from a family or estate name combined with "-ton," meaning town or settlement.

Anniston has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anniston

After ranking as high as #903 in 2014, Anniston has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anniston

• Jennifer Aniston
  Actress, producer, businesswoman
• Anniston Lambert
  American actress
• Anniston Tate
  American model
• Anniston Keith
  American social media star
• Anniston Gannaway
  American actress

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Questions about the name Anniston

What does the name Anniston mean?

Anniston means anniston is a place name, likely derived from a family or estate name combined with "-ton," meaning town or settlement, and it comes from English origins.

Is Anniston a boy's or a girl's name?

Anniston is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anniston?

Anniston did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anniston most popular?

Anniston peaked at #903 in 2014.