UK boy's name
Barack
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "blessed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Barack is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Barack popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 17 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Barack. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Barack ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 17 boys were registered as Barack.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Barack as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3865
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
17 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Barack mean?
The name Barack has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "barak," which means "blessing" or "one who is blessed." The name is believed to have gained prominence during the early Islamic era, as it carries religious and spiritual connotations.
In the Arabic world, the name Barack has been historically associated with individuals who possessed exceptional qualities or made significant contributions to society. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be found in Islamic texts and historical records from the 8th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Barack. One of the earliest was Barack ibn Malik, a prominent Arab military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century AD.
Another notable bearer of the name was Barack ibn Munir, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, philosophy, and mathematics, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, Barack ibn al-Arabi was a revered Sufi mystic and philosopher from Spain. His teachings and writings on spirituality and the unity of all religions had a profound impact on Islamic mysticism.
During the 13th century, Barack al-Baghdadi was a prominent Islamic jurist and legal scholar from Baghdad. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory were highly influential and widely studied in the Muslim world.
In more recent times, one of the most renowned bearers of the name Barack was Barack Hussein Obama II, the 44th President of the United States, who served from 2009 to 2017. His election as the first African American president was a historic moment and a testament to the enduring legacy of the name Barack.
While the name Barack has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, being embraced by people from various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world. Its meaning of "blessing" and its association with notable historical figures have contributed to its enduring significance and appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Barack over time
The chart below shows babies named Barack registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Barack, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Barack by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Barack was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2258 | 22 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Barack
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Barack: questions and answers
How popular is the name Barack in the UK right now?
In 2010, Barack was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Barack most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 17 babies registered as Barack in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Barack?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "blessed".
How many people are called Barack in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Barack across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.