Jarek
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-rek]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- January
- Origin
- Slavic
Jarek Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,606 baby boys have been named Jarek. The name peaked in 2000 with 74 US births that year (rank #1593). In 2024, ranked #4614 nationally — 3,021 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Jarek
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jarek births are: Texas (101), California (85), Michigan (13).
Other Slavic-Origin Names Like Jarek
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5-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jarek's exact length and starting letter: Jaana, Jabin, Jabir, Jacan, Jacee.
Quick Facts About Jarek
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