Zachary
Zachary first appears in US records in 1900. It peaked in 1993, when 25,538 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,646.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zachary popular?
Declining Zachary is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
| 2020s | 13,208 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51,146 | |
| 2000s | 134,756 | |
| 1990s | 225,290 | |
| 1980s | 101,818 | |
| 1970s | 19,060 | |
| 1960s | 3,476 | |
| 1950s | 2,169 | |
| 1940s | 404 | |
| 1930s | 142 | |
| 1920s | 168 | |
| 1910s | 109 | |
| 1900s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zachary mean?
Zachary is an English form of Zechariah, Hebrew for “Yahweh remembers.” It was borne by Zachary Taylor, the twelfth US president.
Nicknames for Zachary
- Zach
- Zack
- Zac
Variants & spellings
- Zackary
- Zachery
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary means The Lord has remembered. Zachary is an English form of Zechariah, Hebrew for “Yahweh remembers.” It was borne by Zachary Taylor, the twelfth US president.
What is the origin of the name Zachary?
Zachary is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Zachary?
Zachary is pronounced “ZAK-uh-ree.”
Is Zachary a boy or a girl name?
Zachary is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Zachary a popular name right now?
Zachary is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
How popular is the name Zachary?
In 2025, Zachary ranked #216 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zachary most popular?
Zachary was most popular in 1993, when about 25,538 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Zachary?
Common nicknames for Zachary include Zach, Zack, Zac.
What names are similar to Zachary?
Names similar to Zachary include Zachariah, Isaiah, Elijah, Levi.
What names go well with Zachary?
Hebrew names that pair well with Zachary include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.