Boy
Zachary
God remembers, remembered by God
About Zachary
A name that carries both strength and approachability, Zachary presents a wonderful balance for any young boy. This classic choice has maintained its popularity across generations while never feeling outdated or overused. The nickname options—Zach, Zack, or even Zac—provide flexibility as the child grows and develops his own identity. Parents often appreciate how well it pairs with both traditional and modern middle names, and it flows smoothly with most surnames. The name projects confidence without arrogance, making it suitable for both childhood playgrounds and professional settings later in life. It's equally at home on a sports team roster, an academic honor roll, or a creative arts program. The strong consonant sounds give it a memorable quality, while the softer vowels keep it friendly and accessible. Zachary works across cultures and geographic locations, rarely causing pronunciation difficulties or spelling confusion.
Popularity of the Name Zachary
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #966 | ||||
| 1947 | #834 | ||||
| 1948 | #703 | ||||
| 1949 | #667 | ||||
| 1950 | #553 | ||||
| 1951 | #557 | ||||
| 1952 | #538 | ||||
| 1953 | #562 | ||||
| 1954 | #514 | ||||
| 1955 | #443 | ||||
| 1956 | #460 | ||||
| 1957 | #453 | ||||
| 1958 | #502 | ||||
| 1959 | #485 | ||||
| 1960 | #432 | ||||
| 1961 | #414 | ||||
| 1962 | #434 | ||||
| 1963 | #440 | ||||
| 1964 | #440 | ||||
| 1965 | #436 | ||||
| 1966 | #420 | ||||
| 1967 | #402 | ||||
| 1968 | #416 | ||||
| 1969 | #383 | ||||
| 1970 | #342 | ||||
| 1971 | #289 | ||||
| 1972 | #221 | ||||
| 1973 | #197 | ||||
| 1974 | #179 | ||||
| 1975 | #145 | ||||
| 1976 | #97 | #315 | |||
| 1977 | #95 | ||||
| 1978 | #89 | ||||
| 1979 | #74 | #384 | |||
| 1980 | #72 | ||||
| 1981 | #63 | ||||
| 1982 | #55 | ||||
| 1983 | #50 | #226 | |||
| 1984 | #45 | #277 | |||
| 1985 | #39 | #250 | |||
| 1986 | #38 | #200 | |||
| 1987 | #33 | #150 | #271 | ||
| 1988 | #29 | #99 | #318 | ||
| 1989 | #25 | #90 | #252 | ||
| 1990 | #22 | #62 | #388 | ||
| 1991 | #22 | #77 | #323 | #49 | |
| 1992 | #16 | #68 | #296 | #41 | |
| 1993 | #15 | #73 | #221 | #35 | |
| 1994 | #12 | #64 | #191 | #26 | |
| 1995 | #14 | #59 | #221 | #27 | |
| 1996 | #14 | #54 | #168 | #28 | |
| 1997 | #13 | #110 | #51 | #202 | #25 |
| 1998 | #16 | #111 | #61 | #202 | #23 |
| 1999 | #17 | #103 | #52 | #159 | #19 |
| 2000 | #15 | #110 | #52 | #182 | #10 |
| 2001 | #16 | #104 | #45 | #245 | #12 |
| 2002 | #19 | #109 | #59 | #234 | #12 |
| 2003 | #20 | #112 | #53 | #213 | #13 |
| 2004 | #26 | #122 | #69 | #232 | #12 |
| 2005 | #29 | #105 | #45 | #202 | #17 |
| 2006 | #33 | #98 | #55 | #210 | #15 |
| 2007 | #42 | #90 | #73 | #219 | #19 |
| 2008 | #47 | #77 | #77 | #266 | #19 |
| 2009 | #53 | #72 | #62 | #239 | #19 |
| 2010 | #61 | #56 | #49 | #196 | #24 |
| 2011 | #64 | #48 | #62 | #182 | #23 |
| 2012 | #67 | #44 | #59 | #167 | #24 |
| 2013 | #73 | #41 | #56 | #177 | #26 |
| 2014 | #82 | #40 | #62 | #163 | #27 |
| 2015 | #88 | #41 | #64 | #205 | #29 |
| 2016 | #89 | #40 | #78 | #208 | #34 |
| 2017 | #103 | #47 | #67 | #202 | #51 |
| 2018 | #107 | #54 | #94 | #279 | #41 |
| 2019 | #124 | #53 | #90 | #213 | #44 |
| 2020 | #135 | #56 | #96 | #173 | #52 |
| 2021 | #144 | #56 | #92 | #218 | #58 |
| 2022 | #165 | #60 | #126 | #209 | #62 |
| 2023 | #171 | #64 | #150 | #184 | #69 |
| 2024 | #194 | #72 | #148 | #180 | #90 |
| 2025 | #216 | #79 | #155 | #219 | #94 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zachary
Names Similar to Zachary
Nicknames for Zachary
- Zack
- Zach
- Zac
Famous People Named Zachary
| Zachary Taylor | 12th President of the United States |
| Zachary Levi | American actor |
| Zachary Quinto | American actor |
| Zachary Knighton | American actor |
| Zachary Gordon | American actor |
| Zachary Levi Pugh | birth name of Zachary Levi |
| Zachary Cole Smith | American musician |
| Zachary Richard | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Zachary Bennett | Canadian actor |
| Zachary Levi Brown | Australian rules footballer |
| Zachary Scott | American actor |
| Zachary Woodlee | American choreographer |
| Zachary Abel | American actor |
| Zachary Levi Miller | Australian actor |
| Zachary Coffin | Indian actor |
| Zachary Thomas | American football player |
| Zachary Kopplin | American activist |
| Zachary Fowler | American reality TV personality |
| Zachary Kiesch | American journalist |
| Zachary Levi Cox | American musician |
Characters Named Zachary
| Zachary "Zack" Martin | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
| Zachary "Zach" Addy | Bones |
| Zachary "Zack" Fair | Final Fantasy VII |
| Zachary "Zack" Walker | Resident Evil |
| Zachary "Zack" Underwood | Milo Murphy's Law |
| Zachary "Zack" Taylor | Power Rangers |
| Zachary "Zack" Harrington | Torchwood |
| Zachary "Zack" Jackson | The Suite Life on Deck |
| Zachary "Zack" Snyder | Filmmaker |
| Zachary "Zack" Morris | Deadly Class |
| Zachary "Zack" Kline | ER |
| Zachary "Zack" Beckett | The Nanny |
| Zachary "Zack" Allan | Babylon 5 |
| Zachary "Zack" Stevens | Rescue Me |
| Zachary "Zack" Maguire | Days of Our Lives |
| Zachary "Zack" Carter-Schwartz | Strangers with Candy |
| Zachary "Zack" Miriama | Shortland Street |
| Zachary "Zack" Goffman | Grosse Pointe |
| Zachary "Zack" Gibson | WWE Wrestler |