How Many People Are Named Narek?

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

Narek
Very Rare
Armenian

Narek means 'light' in Armenian, making it a bright choice for a name. Only 637 people named Narek live in the US today, which means just 1 in 518,140 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 92%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~637
Living in US
1 in 518,140
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Armenian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring Radiant
22
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership, indicating those named Narek could be destined for great achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,983
Worldwide Bearers
#39,336
Global Rank
🇦🇲 Armenia
12,471
🇷🇺 Russia
5,683
🇺🇸 United States
193
🇬🇪 Georgia
113
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
97
🇪🇸 Spain
73
🇨🇦 Canada
49
🇧🇾 Belarus
38
🇺🇦 Ukraine
38
🇧🇪 Belgium
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
637 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
595
Would be under 30 (92%)
50
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 645 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Narek Through the Generations

Narek saw its peak popularity in 2021 with 42 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, most Nareks are young, with 595 under 30 years old, compared to only 50 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests Narek is favored among younger parents, positioning it as a contemporary name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 413

⭐ Famous People Named Narek

Narek, or Nareg in Western Armenian, is an Armenian masculine given name, derived from the name of the village of Narek, where the famous 10th-century Armenian monk and poet Gregory of Narek lived and wrote his Book of Lamentations, commonly known as Narek. As of 2012, it was among the top ten most common Armenian given names for males according to the Statistical Committee of Armenia. It was the second most common name given to baby boys in Armenia in 2018.…

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✨ Similar Names to Narek

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Narek's Armenian roots

📄 About the Name Narek

How Many People Have the Name Narek?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 637 people in the United States currently share the name Narek. That works out to roughly 1 in every 518,140 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Narek a Common or Rare Name?

Narek 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 Narek Mean?

Narek means "light" and comes from Armenian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Narek Most Popular?

The name Narek reached peak popularity in 2021, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Narek?

Approximately 637 people named Narek live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 645. That works out to roughly 1 in 518,140 Americans.

Is Narek a rare name?

Narek is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 518,140 Americans has this name.

What does the name Narek mean?

Narek means "light" and comes from Armenian origins.

Is Narek more male or female?

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

When was Narek most popular?

Narek peaked in 2021 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US637
All-Time Births645
1 in X1 in 518,140
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2021
World Rank#39,336
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.