Boy · #5,408 in 2026

Barak

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

Current Rank

#5,408

Peak Rank

#2,214 (2006)

Total Babies

954

5-Yr Trend

+21%

1953

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#2214

Peak Rank

954

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Barak

Barak first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1953, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 29 Baraks were born — ranking #3,524 that year. As of 2026, Barak ranks #5,408 for baby boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). In total, more than 954 Baraks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Barak

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

Barack
Borak
Burrock
Barrack
Baruch
Barock
Baraque
Barrique
Boric
Borek
Barrick
Baric

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barak

What does the name Barak mean?

Barak is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Barak in 2026?

In 2026, Barak ranks #5,408 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Barak most popular?

Barak reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #2,214 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Barak a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Barak?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Barak include Noal, Delroy, Eldean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Barak

Barak is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 954 births in the dataset. Barak's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #2,214. Use the chart and map above to compare Barak'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.