Declining since 2017, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Biruk since 1998
Babies named Biruk per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Biruk is an Amharic name meaning 'blessing', reflecting a common naming tradition in Ethiopia where children are seen as divine gifts. In the United States, Biruk first appeared on record in 1998 and reached its peak rank of 9,714 in 2025, though its popularity has been falling since 2017. The name remains rare, with only about 1 in every 244,011 babies receiving it, and it has not yet recorded top states. For families with Ethiopian heritage, Biruk remains a meaningful choice that honors cultural roots while being easy to pronounce internationally.
Biruk is an Amharic name meaning 'blessing'. It is common in Ethiopia and among the Ethiopian diaspora. The name is sometimes given to express gratitude for a child seen as a gift.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bir
Sibling names for Biruk
Names that share Biruk's style, for a brother or sister.
