New or newcomer
Derived from the Slavic word 'novy', this name was historically used to denote a newcomer to a village or a person who was new to a profession. It is a common surname in Central and Eastern Europe that has gained international recognition as a given name.
Less common today
Novak isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,595 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
World-renowned professional tennis player from Serbia
