Zarek
Zarek is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
May God protect the king.
Origin and history
Zarek is a name of Slavic origin, often considered a diminutive or variant of Balthazar or related to Slavic roots meaning 'may God protect the king'. It remains a rare given name in the United States, maintaining a distinctive and modern feel. Its usage has stayed consistent yet low-volume over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,113 babies in the United States have been named Zarek since 1880. It ranks #3578 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.4 %)
- CA (30.1 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- MD (2.9 %)
- GA (2.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 8 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 392 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Fun facts
- It is historically linked as a short form or variant of traditional Polish or Slavic names like Balthazar.
- With just over 1,000 total occurrences in official U.S. records since 1880, it remains an distinctive choice.