Jarek
Jarek is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Fierce, strong, or spring.
Origin and history
Jarek is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, often functioning as a short form of names like Jarosław or Jaromír. It carries meanings related to fierceness, vigor, or spring. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, given to over 1,600 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,627 babies in the United States have been named Jarek since 1880. It ranks #3137 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.9 %)
- CA (33.5 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- WI (3.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 135 |
| 1990-2000 | 495 |
| 2000-2010 | 560 |
| 2010-2019 | 327 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Jarek
- Jarek Lancaster: American football player
Fun facts
- Jarek originates as a diminutive of Slavic names containing the element 'jaro', which translates to 'fierce', 'strong', or 'spring'.
- With just over 1,600 registered births in the U.S. since 1880, Jarek is an intriguing alternative to names like Jared.