Zach
Zach is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has remembered.
Origin and history
Zach is a diminutive of Zachary or Zachariah, originating from the Hebrew name Zechariah. It carries a friendly, modern feel while maintaining ancient biblical roots. In the United States, it is widely used both as an informal nickname and occasionally as a standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,804 babies in the United States have been named Zach since 1880. It ranks #2442 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1564.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.6 %)
- TX (29.2 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- NJ (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 13 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 42 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 308 |
| 1990-2000 | 374 |
| 2000-2010 | 729 |
| 2010-2019 | 618 |
| 2020-2029 | 364 |
Famous people named Zach
- Zach Braff: Actor, Director
- Zach Galifianakis: Actor, Comedian
- Zach LaVine: Athlete
Fun facts
- The root name Zechariah combines the Hebrew elements for 'remember' and 'God'.
- While usually a nickname for Zachary, thousands of American children have received Zach as their official legal first name.