NAME PROFILE
Zak
A variant of Charlene, meaning 'free man' or 'free woman.' It represents a spirited and independent soul who values personal liberty and brings a sense of refreshing clarity to every situation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,608 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 52%TX — 30%NY — 9%UT — 6%FL — 3%
Notable People
Sharlyn Lim (Feng Shui practitioner and media personality) · Sharlyn Lauby (Author and founder of HR Bartender) · Sharlyn Craig (Notable author and advocate) · Sharlyn Casel (Musical performer and entertainer) · Sharlyn Heslam (Art exhibition curator and specialist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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