Little father
A classic Persian name derived from the Middle Persian word 'papak', which translates to 'little father' or 'young father'. It is a name steeped in Iranian history, most notably associated with the 9th-century revolutionary leader Babak Khorramdin.
Less common today
Babak isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,826 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
9th-century Iranian revolutionary leader who led the resistance against the Abbasid Caliphate
Iranian-Swedish film director known for 'London Has Fallen'
Popular Iranian pop singer and composer
Former German-Iranian football referee
