Burak
Every Burak since 1985 — 358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Burak
Burak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,886 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 358 American babies have been named Burak. Its peak came in 2024, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Burak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Burak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,886 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,272 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,361 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,196 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,696 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,606 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,764 |
| 2017 | 8 | #8,972 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,489 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,573 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,245 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,659 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,633 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,082 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,283 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,282 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,166 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,844 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,324 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,823 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,795 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,438 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,166 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,537 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,308 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,888 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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Famous people named Burak
- Burak Özçivit Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Burak in 2025?
Burak ranked #10,886 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Burak?
358 babies have been named Burak in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Burak most popular?
Burak peaked in 2024, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Burak a boy or girl name?
Burak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Burak rising or falling?
Burak is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Burak?
Well-known people named Burak include Burak Özçivit (actor).