Zarek
- US rank
- #1,852
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,852 in 2025
85 babies were named Zarek in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,423 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zarek you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,080 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zarek, 85 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zarek would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZarek first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearZarek is at its all-time high right now: #1,852 in 2025.
- Then vs nowZarek is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 45,662 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 20,080.
- TrendZarek has climbed 2,423 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,852. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZarek is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #702. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- OriginZarek is the #9 most popular Persian boy name in the US. That's out of 30 Persian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Zarek
Zarek is a boy name of Persian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-rek”. US birth records list Zarek for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 36 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,852 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,852, with 85 babies.
Origin:Persian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.0 | 250,000 boys |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,942 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,113 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,307 boys |
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Questions about the name Zarek
What is the origin of the name Zarek?
Zarek has Persian roots in our records. Other Persian names include Cyrus, Dario, Darius.
Is Zarek a boy or girl name?
Zarek is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zarek?
Zarek ranked #1,852 for US boys in 2025, given to 85 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,852).