Zachary
Zachary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zachary is an English form of the biblical Hebrew name Zechariah. It has been a popular given name in the United States for several decades, peaking in the late 20th century. It offers a classic biblical origin with a friendly, modern feel.
Popularity in the United States
551,752 babies in the United States have been named Zachary since 1880. It ranks #60 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #168.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.2 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 168 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 404 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,169 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,476 |
| 1970-1980 | 19,060 |
| 1980-1990 | 101,818 |
| 1990-2000 | 225,290 |
| 2000-2010 | 134,756 |
| 2010-2019 | 51,146 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,208 |
Famous people named Zachary
- Zachary Taylor: U.S. President, Military General
- Zachary Quinto: Actor, Producer
- Zachary Levi: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Zach, Zack, Zac
Fun facts
- Zachary shares its etymological root with the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered'.
- Zachary Taylor served as the 12th President of the United States from 1849 until his death in 1850.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1990s, frequently ranking in the top 20 boys' names.