Zacorey Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KOR-ee //zəˈkɔːri//
Origin: Modern English; American
Meaning: Derived from the name Zachary, meaning 'the Lord has remembered'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zacorey is a modern variation of the name Zachary, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' This Hebrew name was transliterated into Greek as Zacharias (Ζαχαρίας) and later into Latin as Zacharias, before making its way into Old French and eventually English. The evolution of the name reflects a journey through various linguistic and cultural contexts, with each transition preserving the original meaning while adapting to the phonetic and orthographic norms of the receiving language.
Historically, the name Zechariah appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the name of several figures, including a prophet and the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly through the translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and later into English, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century.
These biblical associations contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities, where it has been borne by saints and notable figures throughout the centuries. Culturally, names derived from Zechariah, including Zachary and its variants, have been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, resonating with the faithful who value the significance of being remembered by God.
This spiritual connotation has helped sustain the name's relevance across generations. The diminutive form Zach is often used affectionately, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zacorey was first seen in the United States in 1992.
Zacorey has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zacorey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zacorey 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 Zacorey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zacorey
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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 Zacorey.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |