Tarek

Boy name

Tarek has been given to 2,278 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 1996.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,278

Peak year

1996 (64 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -52%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tarek.

2,285 babies since 1969

2,271 babies since 1991

2,295 babies since 1994

2,306 babies since 1994

2,318 babies since 1940

2,318 babies since 1964

2,231 babies since 1910

2,230 babies since 1973

How popular is the name Tarek?

Tarek has been given to 2,278 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tarek peak?

Tarek peaked in 1996, when 64 babies were given the name.

Is Tarek a girl or boy name?

Tarek is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Tarek are boys).

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