Boy · #7,476 in 2026

Arek

Name: Popularity of the name Arek in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arek, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,476

Peak Rank

#3,976 (2003)

Total Babies

389

5-Yr Trend

-4%

1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#3976

Peak Rank

389

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arek

Arek first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 21 Areks were born — ranking #3,976 that year. As of 2026, Arek ranks #7,476 for baby boys with 8 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 389 Areks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Arek

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arek is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arec
Arik
Oreck
Areg
Orec
Erec
Erech
Oric
Auric
Orick
Orrick
Orach

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arek

What does the name Arek mean?

Arek is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arek in 2026?

In 2026, Arek ranks #7,476 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Arek most popular?

Arek reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,976 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Arek most popular?

Arek has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arek.

Is Arek a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arek is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Arek?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arek include Tushar, Ashon, Jaequan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arek

Arek is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 389 births in the dataset. Arek's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,976. Use the chart and map above to compare Arek's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.