Zachary
Male name · ↓ Falling
193,587
Total Births
1993
Peak Year
#171
Rank 2023
1946
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Zachary
Zachary is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God remembers,' borne by a biblical prophet and US President Zachary Taylor. It peaked in the 1990s-2000s in the US. The name has been popular in both its full and shortened 'Zach' form.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 132 births |
| 1950s | 878 births |
| 1960s | 1,376 births |
| 1970s | 7,572 births |
| 1980s | 39,671 births |
| 1990s | 87,557 births |
| 2000s | 49,385 births |
| 2010s | 5,665 births |
| 2020s | 1,351 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zachary?
Zachary has been given to 193,587 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1993 with 9,944 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #171.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
Zachary is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Zachary most popular?
Zachary was most popular in 1993, when 9,944 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Zachary?
Zachary first appeared in US records in 1946.