Tarek
3 countries#1321 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tarek was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,472 births recorded 1959–2022 · currently #1321 · peaked in 1991 with 96 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,278 births recorded 1962–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 1996 with 64 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Michigan, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
168 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1996 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
168 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Tarek’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #708 | — |
| 2004 | #803 | ↓95 |
| 2005 | #720 | ↑83 |
| 2006 | #856 | ↓136 |
| 2007 | #1153 | ↓297 |
| 2008 | #1151 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #1063 | ↑88 |
| 2010 | #1353 | ↓290 |
| 2011 | #1061 | ↑292 |
| 2012 | #1375 | ↓314 |
| 2013 | #1303 | ↑72 |
| 2014 | #1068 | ↑235 |
| 2015 | #1174 | ↓106 |
| 2016 | #1164 | ↑10 |
| 2017 | #1032 | ↑132 |
| 2018 | #1432 | ↓400 |
| 2019 | #1179 | ↑253 |
| 2020 | #1611 | ↓432 |
| 2021 | #1236 | ↑375 |
| 2022 | #1321 | ↓85 |
Frequently asked questions about Tarek
Is Tarek a popular name?
Yes — Tarek currently ranks #1321 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Tarek more common for boys or girls?
Tarek is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Tarek most popular?
Tarek peaked in 1991 in France, with 96 recorded births that year.
Is Tarek rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Tarek’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1095 in 1959 to #1321 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Tarek?
At least 4,918 babies have been recorded with the name Tarek across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Tarek popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tarek appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Tarek?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Tarek include Talen, Taylan.
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