How Many People Are Named Barak?
Complete statistics for the name Barak: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Barak means 'lightning' in Arabic, making it a name that's both rare and electrifying, only 875 people in the US today and 1 in 377,075 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 921 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Barak Through the Generations
Barak has seen a steady decline since peaking in 2006 with 29 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average age of someone named Barak is 33, with 411 under 30 and 479 between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how the name has become increasingly popular among younger demographics, yet remains relatively uncommon overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Barak
Barak is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It appears in the biblical Book of Judges as the name of the Israelite general Barak, who alongside Deborah led an attack against the forces of King Jabin of Hazor.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Barak's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Barak
How Many People Have the Name Barak?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,068 people in the United States currently share the name Barak. That works out to roughly 1 in every 310,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Barak a Common or Rare Name?
Barak 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 Barak Mean?
Barak means "lightning" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Barak in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Barak Most Popular?
The name Barak reached peak popularity in 2006, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Barak?
Approximately 1,068 people named Barak live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,068. That works out to roughly 1 in 310,346 Americans.
Is Barak a rare name?
Barak is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 310,346 Americans has this name.
What does the name Barak mean?
Barak means "lightning" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Barak more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Barak are male and 0% are female.
When was Barak most popular?
Barak peaked in 2006 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.