Darek Boy

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAH-rek / /ˈdɑːrɛk/

Slavic; Polish

Meaning

Slavic: 'gift'; Polish: 'dear'

Historical & Cultural Background

Darek is a diminutive form of the name Darius, which has roots in Persian. It is commonly used in Slavic countries, particularly Poland. The name has gained popularity in various forms across different cultures. Darek reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Darek has seen moderate popularity in Poland and among Polish communities in other countries.

Similar Names

DariusDanteDamonDarinDarioDavinDax

Variants

  • Darek
  • Dariusz

International Variants

  • Darius (Greek)
  • Dario (Italian)
  • Dariusz (Polish)

Famous people named Darek

Darek Kaczmarek is a Polish professional footballer known for his contributions to the sport.

Darek Dymek is a Polish artist recognized for his contemporary artwork.

Fictional characters named Darek

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Sibling Suggestions

DawidDanielDominikDorianDarek

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darek was first seen in the United States in 1957. Darek has ranked as high as #1020 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Darek has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Darek (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19576
19608
19626
196310
19647
196512
196610
196721
196815
196918
197028
197137
197218
197353
197431
197520
197617
197735
197832
197921
198039
198128
198229
198332
198424
198537
198631
198735
198841
198929
199035
199143
199227
199332
199430
199530
199634
199725
199835
199920
200028
200118
200218
200319
200413
200526
200620
200721
200816
200917
201020
201112
201222
201313
201410
201527
201611
201717
201814
20198
202011
202118
202236
202348
202430