How Many People Are Named Zachary?
551,618
people in the United States are named Zachary
1 in 607 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#119
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1647%
Of US population
Peak Year
1993
25,590 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Biblical
Pronunciation:
ZAK-ə-ree (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Usual English form of ZACHARIAS, used in some English versions of the New Testament. This form has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it did not become common until after the Protestant Reformation. It was borne by American military commander and president Zachary Taylor (1784-1850).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 27.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1900 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
45,106
Texas
36,835
Ohio
29,917
New York
29,802
Pennsylvania
28,852
Florida
24,978
Illinois
24,922
Michigan
22,211
Indiana
16,615
North Carolina
15,225
💡 Fun Facts About "Zachary"
- 1,835 babies were named Zachary in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1993
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1900
- Most popular in California
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