Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Zerek

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,434 (2007)

Total Babies

265

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2023

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#5434

Peak Rank

265

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zerek

Zerek first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 16 Zereks were born — ranking #5,434 that year. As of 2026, Zerek ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 265 Zereks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Zerek

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

Xeric
Zarek
Zurek
Zurich
Zorich
Sarac
Seric
Ceroc
Zera
Zerk
Zehra
Siroc

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zerek

What does the name Zerek mean?

Zerek is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zerek in 2026?

In 2026, Zerek ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Zerek most popular?

Zerek reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #5,434 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zerek a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zerek?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zerek include Huber, Leoncio, Kamuela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zerek

Zerek is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 265 births in the dataset. Zerek's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #5,434. Use the chart and map above to compare Zerek'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.