Zac
Zac is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zac is a diminutive form of Zachary or Zachariah, which stems from the ancient Hebrew name Zechariah. It carries the meaning 'God has remembered' or 'Yahweh remembers.' In the United States, it is primarily used as a friendly short form, though it occasionally appears as an official standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,600 babies in the United States have been named Zac since 1880. It ranks #3158 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.7 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- NY (16.9 %)
- FL (14.7 %)
- GA (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 104 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 303 |
| 2010-2019 | 692 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Famous people named Zac
- Zac Efron: Actor, Producer
- Zac Brown: Musician, Singer
- Zac Hanson: Musician, Drummer
Fun facts
- Zac traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Zechariah, composed of elements meaning 'to remember' and 'Yahweh'.
- While historically used mostly as a nickname for Zachary, standalone spellings like Zac gained individual popularity in late 20th-century English-speaking countries.