boy's name
Babak
bah-BAHK (Persian)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 299
Babak is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Babak Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Babak?
In 2004, Babak was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Babak Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Babak
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Babak Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Babak over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Babak
- Persian bah-BAHK
Sibling Names for Babak
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Babak — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Babak
How popular is the name Babak?
In 2004, Babak was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Babak a girl's or a boy's name?
Babak is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Babak?
Babak has 2 syllables.
When was Babak most popular?
Babak peaked in 1987, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.