Jarek
Every Jarek since 1977 — 1,627 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jarek
Jarek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,777 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,627 American babies have been named Jarek. Its peak came in 2000, when 74 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 Jarek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jarek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,777 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,627 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,056 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,351 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,829 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,347 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,231 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,286 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,383 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,126 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,730 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,230 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,219 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,647 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,891 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,418 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,188 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,460 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,637 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,280 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,144 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,969 |
| 2002 | 69 | #1,699 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,753 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,593 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,069 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,765 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jarek in 2025?
Jarek ranked #4,777 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jarek?
1,627 babies have been named Jarek in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jarek most popular?
Jarek peaked in 2000, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Jarek a boy or girl name?
Jarek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jarek rising or falling?
Jarek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.