Zachary Boy

Popularity: #208 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK-uh-ree //ˈzæk.ə.ri//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'the Lord has remembered'; English: diminutive form of Zacharias

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh has remembered." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Zechariah is a significant figure, notably one of the minor prophets. The name transitioned into Greek as Zacharias and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias.

The Old French form, Zacharie, eventually made its way into Middle English, where it was adapted to Zachary. This linguistic journey reflects the name's deep roots in religious texts and its enduring significance across cultures and languages.

Historically, the name Zachary has been borne by various notable figures, including several biblical characters. One of the most prominent is Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, whose story is recounted in the New Testament.

The name gained further prominence through the influence of the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its use in English-speaking communities. Additionally, Saint Zachary, a pope in the 8th century, contributed to the name's historical resonance within Christian traditions.

Culturally, Zachary has been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing hope and renewal.

Its diminutive form, Zach, has also been used historically, providing a familiar and affectionate variant that has appeared in various contexts. Overall, the name Zachary carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its biblical origins and the enduring themes of memory and divine attention.

Famous people named Zachary

In this section, you will find notable people named Zachary. 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 Zachary who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Zachary who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Zachary Levi is an actor best known for Shazam!, Chuck, and Tangled.

Zachary Quinto is an actor best known for Star Trek, Heroes, and Margin Call.

Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States, known for his role in the Mexican-American War and his brief presidency.

Zachary Knighton is an actor best known for Happy Endings, The Last Resort, and Magnum P.I.

Fictional characters named Zachary

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Zachary Smith is a fictional character from the TV series Lost in Space. He is the scheming and self-serving antagonist who often complicates the Robinson family's efforts to survive on an alien planet.

Zachary Hale Comstock is a fictional character from the video game BioShock Infinite. He is the primary antagonist and a key figure in the game's exploration of themes like nationalism and racism.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Zachary, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

NathanielSamuelBenjaminDanielMatthewIsaac

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zachary. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ZachariahZaneZanderXanderIsaacGabrielEzekielAsher

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zachary was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Zachary has ranked as high as #18 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Zachary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zachary 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 Zachary 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 Zachary.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,646 1,646 0
2024 1,844 1,844 0
2023 2,128 2,128 0
2022 2,268 2,263 5
2021 2,598 2,598 0
2020 2,729 2,729 0
2019 3,090 3,084 6
2018 3,577 3,577 0
2017 3,827 3,822 5
2016 4,585 4,576 9
2015 4,871 4,866 5
2014 5,196 5,188 8
2013 5,781 5,775 6
2012 6,271 6,263 8
2011 6,818 6,811 7
2010 7,194 7,184 10
2009 8,101 8,091 10
2008 9,247 9,235 12
2007 10,228 10,217 11
2006 11,034 11,013 21
2005 12,308 12,288 20
2004 13,782 13,712 70
2003 15,562 15,541 21
2002 16,648 16,622 26
2001 18,219 18,185 34
2000 19,890 19,852 38
1999 20,016 19,985 31
1998 20,623 20,580 43
1997 21,962 21,929 33
1996 22,410 22,369 41
1995 23,186 23,131 55
1994 25,193 25,139 54
1993 25,591 25,538 53
1992 24,855 24,802 53
1991 21,434 21,387 47
1990 20,487 20,430 57
1989 18,146 18,077 69
1988 15,975 15,870 105
1987 13,285 13,201 84
1986 11,812 11,725 87
1985 11,423 11,346 77
1984 9,121 9,065 56
1983 7,348 7,309 39
1982 6,180 6,139 41
1981 4,871 4,841 30
1980 4,274 4,245 29
1979 4,184 4,156 28
1978 3,148 3,127 21
1977 2,796 2,777 19
1976 2,653 2,644 9
1975 1,695 1,688 7
1974 1,279 1,274 5
1973 1,135 1,135 0
1972 1,007 1,001 6
1971 701 701 0
1970 563 557 6
1969 418 418 0
1968 347 340 7
1967 363 363 0
1966 329 329 0
1965 313 313 0
1964 333 333 0
1963 326 326 0
1962 339 339 0
1961 369 369 0
1960 351 346 5
1959 262 262 0
1958 236 236 0
1957 289 289 0
1956 270 270 0
1955 280 280 0
1954 200 200 0
1953 161 161 0
1952 171 171 0
1951 151 151 0
1950 149 149 0
1949 107 107 0
1948 91 91 0
1947 70 70 0
1946 49 49 0
1945 19 19 0
1944 10 10 0
1943 14 14 0
1942 15 15 0
1941 9 9 0
1940 20 20 0
1939 15 15 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 18 18 0
1936 9 9 0
1935 13 13 0
1934 11 11 0
1933 14 14 0
1932 17 17 0
1931 14 14 0
1930 16 16 0
1929 19 19 0
1928 14 14 0
1927 13 13 0
1926 22 22 0
1925 21 21 0
1924 13 13 0
1923 20 20 0
1922 11 11 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 16 16 0
1919 20 20 0
1918 11 11 0
1917 10 10 0
1916 17 17 0
1915 14 14 0
1914 11 11 0
1913 18 18 0
1912 8 8 0
1900 6 6 0

Top States for Zachary (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 257
14%
TX 155
8%
NY 139
8%
FL 105
6%
PA 103
6%
NJ 93
5%
IL 85
5%
MI 64
4%
VA 61
3%
OH 52
3%
MA 50
3%
GA 49
3%
NC 40
2%
WA 39
2%
IN 37
2%
MN 37
2%
AZ 36
2%
MD 36
2%
CT 35
2%
TN 29
2%
SC 27
1%
CO 25
1%
MS 20
1%
KY 19
1%
NV 18
1%
UT 17
1%
WI 17
1%
MO 15
1%
OR 15
1%
LA 15
1%
AR 12
1%
NE 12
1%
DE 11
1%
OK 11
1%
KS 10
1%
AL 9
0%
DC 7
0%
NH 7
0%
HI 7
0%
RI 7
0%
NM 7
0%
SD 7
0%
IA 6
0%
ID 6
0%
VT 5
0%
ME 5
0%
WV 5
0%