Zachary
boy name#216 in 2025Zachary entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #12 in 1994, ranks #216 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1900–2025
#216
rank today
#12
peak (1994)
1,646
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1162 |
| 1910s | #1951 |
| 1920s | #2009 |
| 1930s | #1956 |
| 1940s | #1486 |
| 1950s | #506 |
| 1960s | #421 |
| 1970s | #173 |
| 1980s | #45 |
| 1990s | #16 |
| 2000s | #30 |
| 2010s | #86 |
| 2020s | #171 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zachary has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 534,000 people named Zachary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zachary alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 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 ranks #216 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,646 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zachary most popular?
- Zachary peaked in 1994, reaching #12 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zachary with classmates?
- Zachary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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