How Many People Are Named Babak?

Complete statistics for the name Babak: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Babak
Very Rare
Persian

Babak means 'father of the nation' in Persian, making it a name rich in heritage. Only 1 in 1,229,767 Americans share this rare moniker, with just 268 people named Babak living in the US today. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 22 births, showing its stable presence over decades.

~411
Living in US
1 in 806,446
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Father of the nation
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Patriotic Resolute Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

94,814
Worldwide Bearers
#10,678
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
80,141
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
6,865
🇺🇸 United States
2,721
🇨🇦 Canada
1,131
🇨🇳 China
673
🇬🇧 England
447
🇸🇪 Sweden
388
🇩🇪 Germany
329
🇦🇺 Australia
237
🇳🇱 Netherlands
217

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
268 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
14
Would be under 30 (5%)
273
Would be 30–60 (95%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 287 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Babak Through the Generations

Babak has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century, with its peak occurring in 1987 when 22 babies were given this name. Today, there are 268 individuals named Babak in the country, reflecting a very rare name that's been around for generations. Interestingly, the majority of those named Babak are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a name that's held steady through the years without significant fluctuations in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 52

⭐ Famous People Named Babak

Babak is a common Persian given name for males. It derives from the Middle Persian name Pāpak which means "father"…

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✨ Similar Names to Babak

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Babak's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Babak

How Many People Have the Name Babak?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 411 people in the United States currently share the name Babak. That works out to roughly 1 in every 806,446 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Babak a Common or Rare Name?

Babak is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Babak Mean?

Babak means "father of the nation" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Babak in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Babak Most Popular?

The name Babak reached peak popularity in 1987, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Babak?

Approximately 411 people named Babak live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 411. That works out to roughly 1 in 806,446 Americans.

Is Babak a rare name?

Babak is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 806,446 Americans has this name.

What does the name Babak mean?

Babak means "father of the nation" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Babak more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Babak are male and 0% are female.

When was Babak most popular?

Babak peaked in 1987 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US411
All-Time Births411
1 in X1 in 806,446
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1987
World Rank#10,678
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.