Zak
Zak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zak is a short form of Zachary or Zakariya, derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah. It has been used in the United States as an independent given name, though it is far more common as a nickname. Its usage remains relatively rare as an official birth registration name.
Popularity in the United States
1,608 babies in the United States have been named Zak since 1880. It ranks #3154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.5 %)
- TX (30.1 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- UT (5.3 %)
- FL (2.9 %)
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 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 139 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 289 |
| 2000-2010 | 411 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Zak
- Zak Bagans: Television host, Author
- Zak Starkey: Musician, Drummer
Fun facts
- Zak is an alternative spelling of Zach or Zack, which are short forms of Zachary.
- While usually a nickname, over 1,600 boys in the U.S. have received Zak as their legal first name since 1880.