Zack Boy

Popularity: #789 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationZAK / zæk

Hebrew; 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 27
30%
NY 18
20%
TX 14
16%
FL 12
13%
IL 7
8%
AZ 6
7%
NC 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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188125
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192051
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192262
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192649
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193042
193141
193236
193328
193442
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194018
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194431
194517
194644
194726
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195036
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196433
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198351
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198758
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1994102
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1999136
2000143
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2002161
2003183
2004184
2005188
2006199
2007221
2008237
2009223
2010205
2011184
2012171
2013178
2014138
2015151
2016189
2017150
2018161
2019131
2020139
2021150
2022142
2023149
2024135