Varek
A masculine Persian name meaning "wolf-like" or "wolf-warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Varek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Varek today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Varek births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Varek. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Varek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,060
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Varek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Varek by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Varek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Varek
The name Varek is of Persian origin, derived from the ancient Persian language spoken in the region now known as Iran. It is believed to have emerged during the Sassanid period, which lasted from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. The name Varek is thought to be a variation of the Persian name "Varāzh," which means "victorious" or "successful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Varek can be traced back to the 6th century AD, when a Persian nobleman named Varek ibn Ardashir was mentioned in historical records as a prominent figure in the court of the Sassanid king Khosrau I. This Varek is said to have been a skilled military commander and advisor to the king.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, there are records of several scholars and writers bearing the name Varek. One notable figure was Varek al-Isfahani, a 9th-century Persian poet and literary critic who was known for his contributions to the development of Arabic literature.
In the 11th century, a Persian mathematician and astronomer named Varek ibn Muhammad al-Buzjani made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He is credited with writing several treatises on the movement of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary positions.
Another historical figure with the name Varek was a 12th-century Persian physician and philosopher named Varek ibn Ali al-Razi. He was a renowned scholar in the fields of medicine, philosophy, and logic, and his works were widely studied and influential during his time.
In the 14th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Varek al-Din Rumi gained prominence for his spiritual teachings and poetic works. He was a disciple of the renowned Sufi mystic Rumi and is known for his contributions to the development of Persian mystical poetry.
It is worth noting that while the name Varek has its roots in ancient Persia, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain tied to its Persian heritage.
People
Varek + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Varek as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Varek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Varek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Varek going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Varek a common name?
We classify Varek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Varek most popular?
The single biggest year for Varek was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Varek is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Varek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Varek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Varek in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Varek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Varek in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Varek can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Varek?
Want to know how many people share the name Varek? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.