Zachary
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: The Lord Has Remembered
Background: The name Zachary originates from the Hebrew name 'Zekharyah,' which means 'the Lord has remembered.' This name was adopted into Greek as 'Zacharias,' and later into Latin as 'Zacharias,' retaining its original meaning throughout these transitions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#61
Total births
551,618
Most popular decade
1990s
(677,241 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-112 ranks)
Years in Top 100
41
First recorded year
1900
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1900
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,162
- Peak year
- 1993
- Peak year births
- 25,537
- Peak rank
- #15
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,835
- Recent rank
- #194
Female
- First year
- 1960
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,389
- Peak year
- 1988
- Peak year births
- 105
- Peak rank
- #1,354
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,292
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).