Babak
A boy's name of Persian origin with 287 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
act (a division of a theatrical performance)
Babak is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, from the Old Iranian meaning 'little father' or 'dear father' (from bab + the diminutive -ak). In Persian history, Babak Khorramdin was a 9th-century Persian revolutionary leader who fought against Arab domination — making this a name associated with national pride and resistance.
Babak carries a patriotic resonance in Persian culture, widely used in Iran and among Iranian diaspora communities as a name that honors Persian heritage and the spirit of independence.
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Babak is cataloged under the Persian naming tradition. Names from the Persian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Babak has been recorded as a boy's name since 1968, with 287 total births. Browse the Persian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Babak has 28+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 49 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 144 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 77 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 12 | — |
The Story of Babak
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Babak is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Babak are most likely born between 1977 and 1997.
How rare is Babak?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Babak is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1968, peaked in the 1980s with 144 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Babak by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1968–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | #11538 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6368 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9132 |
| 1994 | 6 | #7866 |
| 1993 | 6 | #7719 |
| 1992 | 9 | #5692 |
| 1991 | 8 | #5994 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7259 |
| 1989 | 13 | #4035 |
| 1988 | 9 | #4817 |
| 1987 | 22 | #2477 |
| 1986 | 12 | #3669 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2842 |
| 1984 | 11 | #3726 |
| 1983 | 9 | #4158 |
| 1982 | 16 | #2846 |
| 1981 | 17 | #2688 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2625 |
| 1979 | 15 | #2914 |
| 1978 | 10 | #3635 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2004