Zack Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAK / zækHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God has remembered; English: variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
Zack is often considered a diminutive of Zachary, which has Hebrew origins. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained prominence in the late 20th century and continues to be a favored choice for boys. The name is associated with positive connotations of remembrance and divine favor.
Trend Summary
Zack has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining a consistent choice among parents.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zach
- Zachary
International Variants
- Zacharie (French)
- Zacarías (Spanish)
- Zacharias (Greek)
Famous people named Zack
Zack Snyder is an American filmmaker known for directing superhero films such as '300' and 'Man of Steel'.
Zack Morris is a fictional character from the television series 'Saved by the Bell', known for his charm and leadership.
Zack Greinke is a professional baseball pitcher who has played for several Major League Baseball teams.
Zack de la Rocha is the lead vocalist of the band Rage Against the Machine, known for his politically charged lyrics.
Fictional characters named Zack
Zack Taylor is a character from the 'Power Rangers' franchise, known as the original Black Ranger.
Zack Fair is a character from the 'Final Fantasy' video game series, recognized as a key figure in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Zack (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 27 | |
NY | 18 | |
TX | 14 | |
FL | 12 | |
IL | 7 | |
AZ | 6 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 19 |
1881 | 25 |
1882 | 29 |
1883 | 28 |
1884 | 29 |
1885 | 20 |
1886 | 15 |
1887 | 14 |
1888 | 24 |
1889 | 19 |
1890 | 26 |
1891 | 17 |
1892 | 15 |
1893 | 21 |
1894 | 24 |
1895 | 21 |
1896 | 14 |
1897 | 11 |
1898 | 18 |
1899 | 16 |
1900 | 29 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 11 |
1903 | 12 |
1904 | 10 |
1905 | 13 |
1906 | 10 |
1907 | 13 |
1908 | 12 |
1909 | 15 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 17 |
1912 | 28 |
1913 | 36 |
1914 | 38 |
1915 | 43 |
1916 | 37 |
1917 | 42 |
1918 | 51 |
1919 | 66 |
1920 | 51 |
1921 | 60 |
1922 | 62 |
1923 | 40 |
1924 | 53 |
1925 | 37 |
1926 | 49 |
1927 | 61 |
1928 | 44 |
1929 | 46 |
1930 | 42 |
1931 | 41 |
1932 | 36 |
1933 | 28 |
1934 | 42 |
1935 | 38 |
1936 | 38 |
1937 | 32 |
1938 | 31 |
1939 | 33 |
1940 | 18 |
1941 | 30 |
1942 | 28 |
1943 | 31 |
1944 | 31 |
1945 | 17 |
1946 | 44 |
1947 | 26 |
1948 | 35 |
1949 | 29 |
1950 | 36 |
1951 | 35 |
1952 | 38 |
1953 | 39 |
1954 | 36 |
1955 | 39 |
1956 | 30 |
1957 | 35 |
1958 | 37 |
1959 | 36 |
1960 | 30 |
1961 | 38 |
1962 | 46 |
1963 | 33 |
1964 | 33 |
1965 | 18 |
1966 | 24 |
1967 | 28 |
1968 | 23 |
1969 | 26 |
1970 | 30 |
1971 | 29 |
1972 | 34 |
1973 | 42 |
1974 | 42 |
1975 | 40 |
1976 | 35 |
1977 | 41 |
1978 | 41 |
1979 | 43 |
1980 | 48 |
1981 | 41 |
1982 | 46 |
1983 | 51 |
1984 | 62 |
1985 | 57 |
1986 | 53 |
1987 | 58 |
1988 | 89 |
1989 | 89 |
1990 | 73 |
1991 | 71 |
1992 | 93 |
1993 | 98 |
1994 | 102 |
1995 | 94 |
1996 | 93 |
1997 | 97 |
1998 | 93 |
1999 | 136 |
2000 | 143 |
2001 | 133 |
2002 | 161 |
2003 | 183 |
2004 | 184 |
2005 | 188 |
2006 | 199 |
2007 | 221 |
2008 | 237 |
2009 | 223 |
2010 | 205 |
2011 | 184 |
2012 | 171 |
2013 | 178 |
2014 | 138 |
2015 | 151 |
2016 | 189 |
2017 | 150 |
2018 | 161 |
2019 | 131 |
2020 | 139 |
2021 | 150 |
2022 | 142 |
2023 | 149 |
2024 | 135 |