Zacary
Zacary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zacary is a variant spelling of Zachary, which derives from the biblical Hebrew name Zechariah. It carries the meaning 'God has remembered.' Although the 'ch' spelling is considerably more common in the United States, Zacary offers a streamlined phonetic alternative.
Popularity in the United States
1,137 babies in the United States have been named Zacary since 1880. It ranks #3555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.6 %)
- IL (14.8 %)
- FL (13.4 %)
- TX (12 %)
- OH (11.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 143 |
| 1990-2000 | 411 |
| 2000-2010 | 452 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Zac, Zack
Fun facts
- Zacary replaces the traditional 'ch' with a simple 'c', reflecting modern trends toward simplified phonetic spellings.
- The name traces back through Latin and Greek translations to the ancient Hebrew name Zechariah.