Holding steady.
Popularity of Bobak since 1979
Babies named Bobak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bobak is a Persian name with a strong historical anchor. It is a variant of Babak, which itself derives from Bābā ('father') and the diminutive suffix -ak. The most famous bearer of the root name is Babak Khorramdin, a 9th-century Persian leader who resisted Arab rule. Bobak first entered U.S. records in 1979, peaking in 1986, and has remained consistently rare since then, with a stable trajectory. Although no top states are recorded for the name, its use reflects a connection to Persian heritage. The name carries the weight of its etymology, 'little father', without any major deviations in meaning or spelling.
Bobak is a variant of the Persian name Babak, which is a diminutive of Bābā, meaning 'father'. The name Babak was borne by Babak Khorramdin, a 9th-century Persian revolutionary leader. Bobak, with its modified spelling, is a modern form that retains the same roots. It has been used in Persian-speaking regions and among the Iranian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Babak
Sibling names for Bobak
Names that share Bobak's style, for a brother or sister.
