Derived from Anniston, meaning Agnes's town
Annisten is a modern American spelling variant of the surname-turned-given-name Anniston. It likely originates from the English place name meaning 'town of Agnes,' combining the Greek name Agnes (meaning pure or chaste) with the Old English 'tun' (settlement).
Fewer than 5 girls were named Annisten in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
