Tarek
Every Tarek since 1962 — 2,278 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarek
Tarek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,687 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,278 American babies have been named Tarek. Its peak came in 1996, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tarek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,687 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,182 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,281 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,403 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,487 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,481 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,887 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,742 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,339 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2,618 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2,675 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,216 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,990 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,226 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,590 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,297 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,795 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,874 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,373 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,651 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,524 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,689 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,420 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,968 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2,244 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,127 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,732 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,776 |
| 1985 | 55 | #1,303 |
| 1980 | 36 | #1,650 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,940 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,204 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,599 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tarek in 2025?
Tarek ranked #4,687 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tarek?
2,278 babies have been named Tarek in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarek most popular?
Tarek peaked in 1996, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Tarek a boy or girl name?
Tarek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarek rising or falling?
Tarek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.