Jarek Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-rek / ˈjɑːrɛkSlavic; Czech; Polish
Meaning
Slavic: 'fierce' or 'strong'; Czech: diminutive of Jaroslav
Historical & Cultural Background
Jarek is a name of Slavic origin, commonly used in Czech and Polish cultures. It is often considered a diminutive form of Jaroslav, which means 'to be strong' or 'to have glory'. The name reflects the values of strength and bravery, which are significant in Slavic folklore. Jarek has been used in various forms throughout Eastern Europe.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jarek
- Yarek
International Variants
- Jarek (Czech)
- Jarek (Polish)
Famous people named Jarek
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Fictional characters named Jarek
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jarek was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jarek has ranked as high as #1209 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jarek has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jarek (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 67 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 22 |