How popular is the name Ark in 2025?

Ark is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ark most popular?

Ark peaked in 1959, reaching #3037 among US boy names.

Ark will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ark entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #3037 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3037

peak (1959)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ark are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ark alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ark in 2025?: Ark is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ark most popular?: Ark peaked in 1959, reaching #3037 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ark with classmates?: Ark will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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