Name meaning & stats
Barak
Barak. 929 US babies since 1940, peak 2006. Notable Baraks are 1.4× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2006
929 US babies were named Barak between 1940 and 2025.
Where Baraks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.2× | Low · 6 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Film director | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Film producer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are film directors, Baraks show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 69% of Baraks use it
- Barak 69%
- Barack 23%
- Baruc 8%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2006)