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Aniston

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Pronounced AN-iss-tun /ˈan.ɪs.tən/Medium

Meaning: Aniston is an English surname (an Anglicized form of the Greek Anastassakis) carried into given-name use, best known through actress Jennifer Aniston. As a first name its route is a modern surname trend, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name: Aniston is famed via Jennifer Aniston (said 'AN-iss-tun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningAniston is an English surname (an Anglicized form of the Greek Anastassakis) carried into given-name use, best known through actress Jennifer Aniston. As a first name its route is a modern surname trend, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12432 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aniston is an English surname, an Anglicized form of the Greek Anastassakis, made famous by actress Jennifer Aniston. As a given name it rides the modern surname trend, and the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-iss-tun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Aniston is best known as the surname of actress Jennifer Aniston — itself an Anglicized Greek family name; as a first name it's a modern surname pick, which we note (said 'AN-iss-tun').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Aniston — English surname (Anglicized Greek); Jennifer Aniston; routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniston mean?

Aniston is an English surname (Anglicized Greek), famed via Jennifer Aniston; as a first name its route is a modern trend, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aniston?

It's said AN-iss-tun /ˈan.ɪs.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aniston a boy or girl name?

Aniston is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Aniston?

Aniston is a rare name for boys in the U.S.