Barack" is of Swahili origin and means "blessed." It gained significant global recognition during the presidency of Barack Obama, who was the 44th President of the United States. Prior to his presidency, Barack was a relatively uncommon name outside of East Africa. However, its popularity has since increased worldwide. In the United States, for instance, its usage peaked in 2015, with over 6,000 babies named Barack that year.
"The name Barack reached its peak popularity with 71 births in 2009, likely influenced by the election of Barack Obama as U.S. President that year. After that peak, the number of newborns named Barack gradually decreased over time, with only 7 births recorded in 2021 and 8 in 2023."