Barack
Meaningblessed · Swahili
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,975 in 2009
6 babies were named Barack in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,956 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Barack you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Barack, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Barack would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBarack first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #1,975. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- New on the sceneBarack wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendBarack has slipped 1,956 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Barack means “blessed”. Our records link it to African and Italian roots.
About the name Barack
Barack is a boy name of African and Italian origin meaning “blessed”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ack”. US birth records list Barack for boys from 2007 to 2025, in 18 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,975 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:African namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 | 47,096 boys |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 127,226 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 boys |
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
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Questions about the name Barack
What does the name Barack mean?
Barack means “blessed” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Barack?
Barack has African, Italian roots in our records. Other African names include Cairo, Asa, Zaire.
Is Barack a boy or girl name?
Barack is a boy name.
How popular is the name Barack?
Barack ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,975).