Barack
Anglicized spelling, used by Luo speakers, of Barak, ostensibly as an Old Testament name.
Every Barack since 2007 — 312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Barack
Barack is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,858 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 312 American babies have been named Barack. Its peak came in 2009, when 71 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 Barack stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Barack year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,858 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,029 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,014 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,847 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,842 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,824 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,344 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,155 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,972 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,839 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,121 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,080 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,506 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,693 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,720 |
| 2009 | 71 | #1,977 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,435 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,569 |
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Famous people named Barack
- Barack Obama Politician · b. 1961
- Barack Obama Sr. Economist · 1936–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barack mean?
Anglicized spelling, used by Luo speakers, of Barak, ostensibly as an Old Testament name.
How popular is the name Barack in 2025?
Barack ranked #10,858 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Barack?
312 babies have been named Barack in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Barack most popular?
Barack peaked in 2009, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Barack a boy or girl name?
Barack is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Barack rising or falling?
Barack is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Barack?
Well-known people named Barack include Barack Obama (politician), Barack Obama Sr. (economist).