Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Radek

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

Current Rank

#8,250

Peak Rank

#5,334 (2009)

Total Babies

177

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2023

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#5334

Peak Rank

177

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Radek

Radek first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 17 Radeks were born — ranking #5,334 that year. As of 2026, Radek ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 177 Radeks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Radek

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

Radic
Radich
Riddick
Reddick
Roddick
Ridic
Redick
Ruddick
Ruddock
Rodak
Radix
Retic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Radek

What does the name Radek mean?

Radek is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Radek in 2026?

In 2026, Radek ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Radek most popular?

Radek reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,334 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Radek a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Radek?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Radek include Thales, Elizardo, Flores. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Radek

Radek is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 177 births in the dataset. Radek's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,334. Use the chart and map above to compare Radek'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.