Barak
From Hebrew בָּרָק (“lightning”).
Every Barak since 1953 — 929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Barak
Barak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,015 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 929 American babies have been named Barak. Its peak came in 2006, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Barak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Barak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,015 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,265 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,188 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,663 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,579 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,844 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,750 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,089 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,934 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,686 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,213 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,754 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,843 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,645 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,129 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,801 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,825 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,529 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,460 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,620 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,844 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,524 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,164 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,929 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,713 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,478 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,953 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,541 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,766 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,220 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,264 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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Famous people named Barak
- Barak Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barak mean?
From Hebrew בָּרָק (“lightning”).
How popular is the name Barak in 2025?
Barak ranked #9,015 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Barak?
929 babies have been named Barak in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Barak most popular?
Barak peaked in 2006, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Barak a boy or girl name?
Barak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Barak rising or falling?
Barak is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Barak?
Well-known people named Barak include Barak (politician).