Zack
Zack is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
The Lord has remembered.
Origin and history
Zack is a diminutive of Zachary or Zachariah, originating from Hebrew roots. It has long been used as an independent given name in the United States. It offers a short, modern, and energetic alternative to its traditional full forms.
Popularity in the United States
9,012 babies in the United States have been named Zack since 1880. It ranks #1268 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1165.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.7 %)
- TX (16.4 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 222 |
| 1890-1900 | 183 |
| 1900-1910 | 132 |
| 1910-1920 | 371 |
| 1920-1930 | 503 |
| 1930-1940 | 361 |
| 1940-1950 | 289 |
| 1950-1960 | 361 |
| 1960-1970 | 299 |
| 1970-1980 | 378 |
| 1980-1990 | 592 |
| 1990-2000 | 950 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,872 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,658 |
| 2020-2029 | 841 |
Famous people named Zack
- Zack Greinke: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Zack Snyder: Director, Producer
- Zack Cozart: Baseball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- While traditionally a nickname for Zachary, Zack has maintained steady independent usage as a given name on U.S. birth charts for decades.
- The root name Zachariah appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.