Zachary Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zachary is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zachary?
Zachary is spelled Z-A-C-H-A-R-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Zachary at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning “Yahweh remembers” or “God has remembered.”
- Origin
- Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah and has been adopted into English-speaking cultures, retaining its Biblical association.
- Pronunciation
- ZAK-uh-ree · 3 syllables
Zachary Popularity in 2025
Rank#216
Recorded Births1,646
- Boys usage fell 22 places to #216 and recorded 198 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zachary Mean?
Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning “Yahweh remembers” or “God has remembered.”
Origin: Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah and has been adopted into English-speaking cultures, retaining its Biblical association.
How Do You Pronounce Zachary?
PronunciationZAK-uh-ree
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Zachary?
- History
- The name Zachary has been used in various forms in English and other languages for centuries.
Zachary Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,646 | #216 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,844 | #194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,128 | #171 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,263 | #165 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,598 | #144 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,729 | #135 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,084 | #124 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,577 | #107 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,822 | #103 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,576 | #89 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,866 | #88 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,188 | #82 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5,775 | #73 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6,263 | #67 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6,811 | #64 |
When Was Zachary Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1993 · Boys
25,538 recorded births
National rank #15
1994 · Boys
25,139 recorded births
National rank #12
1992 · Boys
24,802 recorded births
National rank #16
1995 · Boys
23,131 recorded births
National rank #14
Where Zachary Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #123 | 77 |
| NY | #125 | 147 |
| DE | #126 | 8 |
| MA | #130 | 54 |
| NH | #130 | 11 |
| CT | #137 | 27 |
| PA | #143 | 89 |
| AK | #165 | 5 |