Arek
Every Arek since 1971 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arek
Arek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,791 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 380 American babies have been named Arek. Its peak came in 2003, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Arek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,791 |
| 2024 | 7 | #9,982 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,858 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,633 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,652 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,696 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,748 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,335 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,014 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,660 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,159 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,784 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,861 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,154 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,924 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,484 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,145 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,991 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,987 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,695 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,158 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,592 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,523 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,449 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,589 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arek in 2025?
Arek ranked #9,791 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arek?
380 babies have been named Arek in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arek most popular?
Arek peaked in 2003, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Arek a boy or girl name?
Arek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arek rising or falling?
Arek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.