Zachary
How to say it: ZAK-uh-ree · /ˈzækəri/
God has remembered — from the Hebrew Zekharyah, borne by a minor Old Testament prophet.
Zachary was the 217th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,646 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #321 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #217 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,646 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,800 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #321 |
| In France, 2025 | #282 among boys’ names, 45 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1990s, Zachary has grown steadily rarer. Standing far below its former high, it is likely to drift lower still through the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp at the beginning then breathy through the ending, it feels grounded with biblical ties. Nathaniel makes a natural companion.
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Nicknames
- Zach
- Zack
- Zac
Honouring a Zachary in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zachary is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #282 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #75. Ireland: #222.
Famous people named Zachary
- Zachary Taylor (1784–1850)President of the United States from 1849 to 1850
- Zachary Quinto (born 1977)American actor and film producer
- Zachary Levi (born 1980)American actor
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