Zackary
Zackary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zackary is a modern English spelling variant of Zachary, which originates from the Hebrew name Zechariah. It translates to 'Yahweh has remembered' or 'God has remembered.' In the United States, it emerged as a popular alternative spelling during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
31,593 babies in the United States have been named Zackary since 1880. It ranks #665 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1112.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (8 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- OH (5 %)
- MI (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 124 |
| 1960-1970 | 184 |
| 1970-1980 | 579 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,374 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,375 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,004 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,007 |
| 2020-2029 | 934 |
Famous people named Zackary
- Zackary Adler: Director, Writer
- Zackary Momoh: Actor
Nicknames
Zack, Zach
Fun facts
- Zackary is an evolved spelling of Zechariah, an ancient Hebrew name shared by over thirty individuals in the Bible.
- The spelling variant Zackary gained significant traction in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s.