Zachary
Peaked at #12 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Zachary has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Zachary — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1367
in 1988
Last ranked
#17689
in 2022
Years tracked
50
1960–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Zachary reached its peak popularity for girls in 1988, ranking #1367 nationally with 105 babies given the name that year.
Zachary hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #17689.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #17,689 | 5 |
| 2019 | #15,487 | 6 |
| 2017 | #18,365 | 5 |
| 2016 | #11,753 | 9 |
| 2015 | #19,042 | 5 |
| 2014 | #13,038 | 8 |
| 2013 | #16,471 | 6 |
| 2012 | #13,438 | 8 |
Zachary — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#12
in 1994
Current rank
#194
in 2024
Years tracked
114
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Zachary reached its peak popularity for boys in 1994, ranking #12 nationally with 25,137 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #82 (2014) to #194 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Zachary ranks #194 nationally for boys, with 1,835 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #194 | 1,835 |
| 2023 | #171 | 2,122 |
| 2022 | #165 | 2,261 |
| 2021 | #144 | 2,596 |
| 2020 | #135 | 2,726 |
| 2019 | #124 | 3,083 |
| 2018 | #107 | 3,575 |
| 2017 | #103 | 3,821 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Zachary most popular?
Zachary was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #12 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Zachary becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Zachary?
At least 551,618 babies have been recorded with the name Zachary in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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