Zakary Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK-uh-ree //ˈzækəri//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God remembers; English: variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zakary is a variant of the name Zachary, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' This name was transliterated into Greek as Zacharias (Ζαχαρίας) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias, before evolving into various forms in Old French and Middle English. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Christian tradition, particularly during the medieval period, when biblical names became widely adopted in English-speaking regions, especially after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
Historically, the name Zachary is associated with several significant biblical figures, most notably Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, who appears in the New Testament. The name is also borne by various minor figures in the Old Testament, including a prophet and a priest.
The use of Zachary in English literature can be traced back to the 16th century, with references appearing in religious texts and literature, including the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in the English-speaking world. Culturally, the name Zakary and its variants have been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, reflecting the original Hebrew meaning.
This connection to religious significance has contributed to the name's endurance through centuries. Diminutive forms such as Zack or Zach have also emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while maintaining the name's core identity.
The name Zakary, while a modern spelling variation, retains these historical and cultural associations, linking it to a rich tradition of biblical names.
Famous people named Zakary
In this section, you will find notable people named Zakary. 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 Zakary who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Zakary K. is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Moods.
Zakary D. is a filmmaker best known for his short films and contributions to independent cinema.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zakary was first seen in the United States in 1970.
Zakary has ranked as high as #1024 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Zakary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zakary 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 Zakary was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zakary (2023)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
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 Zakary.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2013 | 106 |
| 2012 | 129 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2010 | 127 |
| 2009 | 159 |
| 2008 | 184 |
| 2007 | 169 |
| 2006 | 222 |
| 2005 | 202 |
| 2004 | 210 |
| 2003 | 239 |
| 2002 | 266 |
| 2001 | 226 |
| 2000 | 234 |
| 1999 | 208 |
| 1998 | 207 |
| 1997 | 196 |
| 1996 | 187 |
| 1995 | 193 |
| 1994 | 201 |
| 1993 | 213 |
| 1992 | 209 |
| 1991 | 131 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1989 | 102 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 6 |