Narek
Every Narek since 1990 — 675 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Narek
Narek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,726 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 675 American babies have been named Narek. Its peak came in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Narek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Narek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,726 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,292 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,602 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,321 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,952 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,773 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,694 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,743 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,427 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,043 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,813 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,564 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,346 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,459 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,327 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,001 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,494 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,610 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,709 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,770 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,414 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,465 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,067 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,417 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,973 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,850 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,235 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Narek in 2025?
Narek ranked #3,726 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Narek?
675 babies have been named Narek in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Narek most popular?
Narek peaked in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Narek a boy or girl name?
Narek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Narek rising or falling?
Narek is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.