How Many People Are Named Burak?
Complete statistics for the name Burak: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Burak is a Turkish name meaning "lightning" or referring to the mythical steed that carried the Prophet Muhammad on his night journey. There are roughly 347 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 951,873 Americans share it. It's still climbing, with its peak year being 2024 at 18 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material mastery. It's associated with strong leadership qualities, personal power, and the drive to achieve lasting success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 352 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Burak Through the Generations
Burak didn't appear on American birth records until relatively recently, and it's remained a genuinely rare pick throughout its history, with just 352 total births recorded. That said, there's a clear generational story here. A striking 307 of the estimated 347 living bearers are under 30, meaning 87% of people named Burak in the US belong to the youngest generation. Only about 45 fall in the 30-to-60 age range, and there aren't any bearers estimated over 60. The average age sits at just 18, making this one of the youngest names you'll find in the American dataset. It's a name that reflects growing cultural exchange with Turkey, where Burak ranks as one of the most popular names. Globally, it holds world rank #8,522 with about 121,329 living bearers, the vast majority in Turkey. While the trend in the US has been slowly declining in recent years, 2024 actually marked a peak with 18 births, so the name hasn't lost its quiet momentum entirely.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Burak's Turkish roots
📄 About the Name Burak
How Many People Have the Name Burak?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,056 people in the United States currently share the name Burak. That works out to roughly 1 in every 313,872 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Burak a Common or Rare Name?
Burak 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 Burak Mean?
Burak means "Lightning or celestial steed" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Burak in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Burak Most Popular?
The name Burak reached peak popularity in 2024, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Burak?
Approximately 1,056 people named Burak live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,056. That works out to roughly 1 in 313,872 Americans.
Is Burak a rare name?
Burak is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 313,872 Americans has this name.
What does the name Burak mean?
Burak means "Lightning or celestial steed" and comes from Turkish origins.
Is Burak more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Burak are male and 0% are female.
When was Burak most popular?
Burak peaked in 2024 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.