Barack — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Barack

Barack is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “blessed.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Barack at a glance

Gender: Boy name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · Muslim & Arabic
Meaning: “blessed”
Pronunciation: /bəˈɹak, -ˈɹɑːk/
Also spelled: Barak, Baraq

About the name Barack

Barack belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “blessed” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Barak, Baraq.

In the United States, Barack first appears in Social Security records in 2007. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1977 in 2009, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 305 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Barack in US records

First recorded (US): 2007
Best US rank: #1977 in 2009
Peak year: 2009
Babies named Barack in 2024: 6
Total since 1880: 305

Barack in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996): 2008
Best rank: #1358 in 2009
Babies named Barack in 2010: 4
Total since 1996: 26

Spellings & short forms

BarakBaraq

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Barack mean?

Barack means “blessed” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Barack a boy or girl name?

Barack is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Barack?

Barack comes from the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Barak, Baraq.

How popular is the name Barack?

Barack first appears in US records in 2007. Its best-ever ranking was #1977 in 2009, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Barack?

Barack is pronounced /bəˈɹak, -ˈɹɑːk/ (IPA).

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