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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK /zæk/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God has remembered; English: variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zack is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh has remembered." The Hebrew form, זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), was later transliterated into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias. The name made its way into Old French as Zacharie before being adopted into English, where it is often shortened to Zack or Zach.
This evolution reflects the name's enduring significance across cultures and languages, maintaining its core meaning throughout its transformations. Historically, Zechariah is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, serving as a prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah, which is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets.
His writings date back to the 6th century BCE and are significant for their apocalyptic themes and visions. The name also appears in the New Testament, where Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist, further solidifying its importance in Judeo-Christian traditions.
The name has been carried by various saints and biblical figures, contributing to its historical resonance. Culturally, the name Zack has been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots.
In various traditions, the name symbolizes hope and the importance of memory in both personal and communal contexts. The diminutive form, Zack, has emerged as a familiar and affectionate variant, often used in informal settings.
This form retains the essence of the original name while adapting to contemporary linguistic preferences, showcasing the name's flexibility and lasting appeal.
Famous people named Zack
In this section, you will find notable people named Zack. 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 Zack who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Zack who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Zack Snyder is a filmmaker best known for 300, Watchmen, and Man of Steel.
Zack Braff is an actor and director best known for Scrubs, Garden State, and Wish I Was Here.
Zack Morris is a fictional character best known for Saved by the Bell.
Zack Ryder is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE and as a former Internet Champion.
Zack Galifianakis is a comedian and actor best known for The Hangover, Between Two Ferns, and Baskets.
Fictional characters named Zack
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Zack Fair is a fictional character from the video game Final Fantasy VII and its spin-offs. He is a key figure in the backstory of Cloud Strife and a member of SOLDIER who becomes a hero in his own right.
Zack Ryder is a fictional character from the professional wrestling promotion WWE. He is a wrestler known for his catchphrase 'Woo Woo Woo! You Know It!' and his role in various storylines.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zack was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Zack has ranked as high as #1163 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Zack has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zack 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 Zack was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zack (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 27 | |
| NY | 18 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| NC | 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 Zack.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 135 |
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2022 | 142 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2020 | 139 |
| 2019 | 131 |
| 2018 | 161 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2016 | 189 |
| 2015 | 151 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2013 | 178 |
| 2012 | 171 |
| 2011 | 184 |
| 2010 | 205 |
| 2009 | 223 |
| 2008 | 237 |
| 2007 | 221 |
| 2006 | 199 |
| 2005 | 188 |
| 2004 | 184 |
| 2003 | 183 |
| 2002 | 161 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2000 | 143 |
| 1999 | 136 |
| 1998 | 93 |
| 1997 | 97 |
| 1996 | 93 |
| 1995 | 94 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1992 | 93 |
| 1991 | 71 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1989 | 89 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1984 | 62 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1982 | 46 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1980 | 48 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1978 | 41 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1962 | 46 |
| 1961 | 38 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1958 | 37 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1955 | 39 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1953 | 39 |
| 1952 | 38 |
| 1951 | 35 |
| 1950 | 36 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1946 | 44 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1944 | 31 |
| 1943 | 31 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1932 | 36 |
| 1931 | 41 |
| 1930 | 42 |
| 1929 | 46 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1927 | 61 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1924 | 53 |
| 1923 | 40 |
| 1922 | 62 |
| 1921 | 60 |
| 1920 | 51 |
| 1919 | 66 |
| 1918 | 51 |
| 1917 | 42 |
| 1916 | 37 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1913 | 36 |
| 1912 | 28 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1900 | 29 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1898 | 18 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1894 | 24 |
| 1893 | 21 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1891 | 17 |
| 1890 | 26 |
| 1889 | 19 |
| 1888 | 24 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1885 | 20 |
| 1884 | 29 |
| 1883 | 28 |
| 1882 | 29 |
| 1881 | 25 |
| 1880 | 19 |