Zachery Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Zachery is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It evolved from the Hebrew Zechariah through various languages, reflecting a rich historical path. The name is associated with biblical significance and has gained popularity in modern times, especially in the United States. It is perceived positively, embodying traits of friendliness and creativity.

The name Zachery is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zachery has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zachery' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1870th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 877th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 254th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 397th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1917th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16163rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Zachery' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zachery"

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Pronunciation

/ˈzæ.kə.ri/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Zachery is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means 'the Lord has remembered.' It is composed of the elements 'zakar,' meaning 'to remember,' and 'Yah,' referring to God.

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Meaning

The Lord has remembered

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Language Evolution

Zechariah (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zacharie (French), Zachary (English), Zachery (Modern English)

Biblical Background

The name Zachery has biblical roots, as Zechariah is a significant figure in the Old Testament, being the name of several biblical characters, including a prophet.

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Historical Usage

Zachery gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it became a common given name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Zachary, Zach, Zachariah, Zacharias, Zachery

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Zachery is viewed as a modern and approachable name, often associated with friendliness and creativity.

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Famous People

Zachery Ty Bryan - American actor, Zachery Levi - American actor and singer, Zachery Quinto - American actor

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zachery"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Zachery"

"Zachery" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1870th of 7552 338
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 877th of 10718 1,376
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 254th of 16616 15,920
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 397th of 24088 11,202
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1917th of 23106 960
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 16163rd of 27321 33

Regional Popularity of "Zachery" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 67.94%
1651st/2430
56.85%
1622nd/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
26.80%
787th/2937
39.45%
1374th/3483
26.15%
920th/3518
21.71%
878th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
5.16%
190th/3685
6.61%
296th/4475
5.08%
264th/5194
4.91%
310th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.35%
337th/4582
7.49%
387th/5164
5.24%
383rd/7313
6.79%
507th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
46.76%
1863rd/3984
47.16%
2116th/4487
25.56%
1744th/6822
39.60%
2485th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Zachery" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Zachery"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Zachery" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.