NAME PROFILE
Zachary
Zachary means 'Yahweh has remembered' in Hebrew. It is a name that feels both ancient and youthful, suggesting a person who is loyal, observant, and deeply connected to their history.
Key Stats
| Total births | 553,281 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 21%IL — 19%TX — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Zachary Taylor (US President) · Zachary Quinto (Actor) · Zachary Levi (Actor) · Zachary Braff (Actor) · Zachary Scott (Actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ZachZackZac
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