Barak
Barak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lightning.
Origin and history
Barak is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin, meaning 'lightning'. In the Old Testament, Barak was an Israelite general who fought alongside the prophetess Deborah. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, occasionally chosen for its strong biblical roots.
Popularity in the United States
929 babies in the United States have been named Barak since 1880. It ranks #3749 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.1 %)
- NY (35.1 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 214 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 90 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Fun facts
- In the Book of Judges, Barak worked with Deborah to lead the Israelites to victory.
- The Hebrew name Barak is etymologically related to the Arabic name Barack or Baraq.