Zachary
MeaningGod remembers · Hebrew
- US rank
- #216
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #12 in 1994
1,646 babies were named Zachary in the US in 2025. It has dropped 81 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zachary you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Zachary
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American actor and film producer
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,038 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zachary, 1,646 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zachary would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZachary first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #12. Today it's #216, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowZachary was 10× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 99 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,038.
- TrendZachary has slipped 81 places over the last five years and now sits at #216. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedZachary is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #123, followed by New York (#125) and Delaware (#126). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Zachary means “God remembers”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zachary
Zachary is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-ary”. US birth records list Zachary for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 115 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #12 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #216, with 1,646 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1910s | 15 | 67,476 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 65,574 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 74,405 boys |
| 1940s | 25 | 40,420 boys |
| 1950s | 106 | 9,412 boys |
| 1960s | 182 | 5,501 boys |
| 1970s | 1,163 | 860 boys |
| 1980s | 5,447 | 184 boys |
| 1990s | 11,575 | 86 boys |
| 2000s | 6,784 | 147 boys |
| 2010s | 2,709 | 369 boys |
| 2020s | 1,273 | 785 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zachary
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary means “God remembers” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Zachary?
Zachary has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
Zachary is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zachary?
Zachary ranked #216 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,646 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#12).