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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK-uh-ree /ˈzækəri/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: The Lord has remembered; English: Variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zachery is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh has remembered." The Hebrew form, זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), combines the root זכר (zakar), meaning "to remember," with the theophoric element יָה (Yah), referring to the divine name of God. This name was transliterated into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and later into Latin as Zacharias, before making its way into Old French as Zacharie.
The English form Zachery emerged from these linguistic transitions, particularly influenced by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old French names into the English vernacular. Historically, the name Zachary has been borne by several notable figures, including biblical characters.
In the Old Testament, Zechariah was a prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah, which is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The New Testament also features a Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, whose story is recounted in the Gospel of Luke.
The name gained further prominence through its use in various Christian traditions, particularly during the Middle Ages, when saints named Zachary were venerated, including Pope Zachary, who served in the 8th century. Culturally, the name Zachery has been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, resonating with the religious significance attributed to its biblical roots.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Zach or Zack, which have been used affectionately throughout history. The enduring nature of Zachery can be attributed to its strong biblical connections and the positive connotations of its meaning, making it a name that has persisted across generations.
Famous people named Zachery
In this section, you will find notable people named Zachery. 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 Zachery who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Zachery Levi is an actor best known for Shazam!, Chuck, and Tangled.
Zachery Ty Bryan is an actor best known for Home Improvement, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and The Avengers.
Zachery K. Johnson is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Angels.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zachery was first seen in the United States in 1948.
Zachery has ranked as high as #323 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Zachery has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zachery 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 Zachery was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zachery (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
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 Zachery.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2013 | 165 |
| 2012 | 200 |
| 2011 | 270 |
| 2010 | 296 |
| 2009 | 395 |
| 2008 | 395 |
| 2007 | 464 |
| 2006 | 525 |
| 2005 | 626 |
| 2004 | 618 |
| 2003 | 681 |
| 2002 | 856 |
| 2001 | 895 |
| 2000 | 1,150 |
| 1999 | 1,219 |
| 1998 | 1,291 |
| 1997 | 1,321 |
| 1996 | 1,374 |
| 1995 | 1,533 |
| 1994 | 1,729 |
| 1993 | 1,902 |
| 1992 | 1,748 |
| 1991 | 1,248 |
| 1990 | 1,229 |
| 1989 | 1,024 |
| 1988 | 871 |
| 1987 | 687 |
| 1986 | 641 |
| 1985 | 646 |
| 1984 | 433 |
| 1983 | 344 |
| 1982 | 290 |
| 1981 | 221 |
| 1980 | 218 |
| 1979 | 202 |
| 1978 | 152 |
| 1977 | 141 |
| 1976 | 109 |
| 1975 | 85 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1968 | 36 |
| 1967 | 39 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |