Zarek
Every Zarek since 1989 — 1,113 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zarek
Zarek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,866 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,113 American babies have been named Zarek. Its peak came in 2025, when 85 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 Zarek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zarek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #1,866 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,070 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,507 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,287 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,776 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,421 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,634 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,349 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,103 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,621 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,511 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2,515 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,997 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,631 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,747 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,786 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,799 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,004 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,866 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,978 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,652 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,842 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,118 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,554 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,679 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,297 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zarek in 2025?
Zarek ranked #1,866 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zarek?
1,113 babies have been named Zarek in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zarek most popular?
Zarek peaked in 2025, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Zarek a boy or girl name?
Zarek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zarek rising or falling?
Zarek is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.