Zachary
girl nameZachary entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #1354 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#1354
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6016 |
| 1970s | #5829 |
| 1980s | #2038 |
| 1990s | #2751 |
| 2000s | #6228 |
| 2010s | #13277 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Zachary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zachary alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zachary in 2025?
- Zachary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zachary most popular?
- Zachary peaked in 1988, reaching #1354 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zachary with classmates?
- Zachary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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