Zachary
Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It has strong biblical roots and became widely popular in English-speaking countries as a given name in its own right.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,548. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,811
- 2012: 6,263
- 2013: 5,775
- 2014: 5,188
- 2015: 4,866
- 2016: 4,576
- 2017: 3,822
- 2018: 3,577
- 2019: 3,084
- 2020: 2,729
- 2021: 2,598
- 2022: 2,263
- 2023: 2,128
- 2024: 1,844
- 2025: 1,646
- 2026 (projected): 1,548
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Popular nickname 'Zach' gives it versatility
- •Strong biblical heritage adds historical depth
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Zachary Taylor
12th President of the United States
Zachary Quinto
Actor known for Star Trek and Heroes
Zachary Levi
Actor known for Shazam! and Chuck
Zach Braff
Actor and director known for Scrubs
Statistics
551,752
Total births since 1880
1993
Peak year
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