Zackary Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zackary originates from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' The name has evolved from its Hebrew roots through Greek and Old French before becoming popular in modern English. It is associated with positive traits and has biblical significance. Its popularity surged in the 20th century, and it continues to be a favored name today.
The name Zackary is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Zackary has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling 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, 'Zackary' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2333rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1178th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 343rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 305th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 886th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Zackary' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zackary"
Pronunciation
/ˈzækəri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Zackary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means 'Yahweh has remembered.' The name has been adapted and altered over time, giving rise to its current form.
Meaning
Yahweh has remembered
Language Evolution
Zechariah (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zachary (Old French), Zackary (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name has significant biblical relevance, as Zechariah is a prominent figure in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Zackary gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variant of Zachary.
Variants & Derivatives
Zachary, Zach, Zack
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Zackary is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with friendliness and approachability.
Famous People
Zackary Arthur - American actor, Zackary Drucker - American artist and producer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zackary"
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 "Zackary"
"Zackary" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2333rd of 7552 | 231 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1178th of 10718 | 796 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 343rd of 16616 | 10,709 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 305th of 24088 | 16,727 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 886th of 23106 | 3,001 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Zackary" by Generation for Male 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) |
37.93% 1114th/2937 |
- |
34.34% 1208th/3518 |
25.54% 1033rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.49% 276th/3685 |
8.89% 398th/4475 |
6.35% 330th/5194 |
5.57% 352nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.13% 281st/4582 |
5.56% 287th/5164 |
3.92% 287th/7313 |
4.42% 330th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.12% 921st/3984 |
17.94% 805th/4487 |
14.37% 980th/6822 |
13.69% 859th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zackary" 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 "Zackary"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zackary" 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.