Zach Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Zack //zæk//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: The Lord has remembered; English: Diminutive of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zach is derived from the Hebrew name "Zekharyah," meaning "Yahweh has remembered." This name is composed of two elements: "zakar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton, the biblical name for God. The name transitioned into Greek as "Zacharias" and later into Latin as "Zacharias" as well, before being adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English.
The English form "Zach" is often considered a diminutive or short form of Zachary, which has also been widely used in English-speaking contexts since the Reformation period. Historically, the name Zacharias appears in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, where Zacharias is the father of John the Baptist.
This biblical connection, dating back to the 1st century CE, has contributed significantly to the name's prominence in Christian tradition. Additionally, the name appears in various forms in the Old Testament, where it is associated with several figures, including a prophet and a priest.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English literature and religious texts. Culturally, the name Zach has been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots.
The name's enduring significance in religious contexts has led to its continued use across various cultures and languages. In addition to its biblical connections, the name has been embraced in various cultural narratives and stories, often symbolizing hope and faith.
The diminutive "Zach" has emerged as a familiar and affectionate form, reinforcing the name's accessibility and warmth in personal relationships.
Famous people named Zach
In this section, you will find notable people named Zach. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zach who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Zach who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Zach Galifianakis is a comedian and actor best known for The Hangover, Between Two Ferns, and Baskets.
Zach Braff is an actor, director, and writer best known for Scrubs, Garden State, and Wish I Was Here.
Zach Johnson is a professional golfer best known for winning The Masters and The Open Championship.
Fictional characters named Zach
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Zach is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. He is a survivor who navigates a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger and moral dilemmas.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zach was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Zach has ranked as high as #3931 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Zach has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zach is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zach was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zach.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 54 |
| 2024 | 57 | 57 |
| 2023 | 63 | 63 |
| 2022 | 59 | 59 |
| 2021 | 75 | 75 |
| 2020 | 56 | 56 |
| 2019 | 62 | 62 |
| 2018 | 65 | 65 |
| 2017 | 47 | 47 |
| 2016 | 40 | 40 |
| 2015 | 73 | 73 |
| 2014 | 67 | 67 |
| 2013 | 74 | 74 |
| 2012 | 63 | 63 |
| 2011 | 71 | 71 |
| 2010 | 56 | 56 |
| 2009 | 74 | 74 |
| 2008 | 85 | 85 |
| 2007 | 86 | 86 |
| 2006 | 78 | 78 |
| 2005 | 81 | 81 |
| 2004 | 75 | 75 |
| 2003 | 73 | 73 |
| 2002 | 65 | 65 |
| 2001 | 56 | 56 |
| 2000 | 56 | 56 |
| 1999 | 48 | 48 |
| 1998 | 29 | 29 |
| 1997 | 42 | 42 |
| 1996 | 32 | 32 |
| 1995 | 30 | 30 |
| 1994 | 38 | 38 |
| 1993 | 41 | 41 |
| 1992 | 48 | 48 |
| 1991 | 30 | 30 |
| 1990 | 36 | 36 |
| 1989 | 33 | 33 |
| 1988 | 24 | 24 |
| 1987 | 39 | 39 |
| 1986 | 34 | 34 |
| 1985 | 39 | 39 |
| 1984 | 28 | 28 |
| 1983 | 34 | 34 |
| 1982 | 32 | 32 |
| 1981 | 28 | 28 |
| 1980 | 17 | 17 |
| 1979 | 36 | 36 |
| 1978 | 20 | 20 |
| 1977 | 27 | 27 |
| 1976 | 20 | 20 |
| 1975 | 26 | 26 |
| 1974 | 21 | 21 |
| 1973 | 30 | 30 |
| 1972 | 30 | 30 |
| 1971 | 14 | 14 |
| 1970 | 14 | 14 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 |
| 1967 | 9 | 9 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 14 | 14 |
| 1960 | 11 | 11 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1956 | 11 | 11 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Zach (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| NJ | 5 |