Zachary
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God has remembered
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #216 in 2025 with 1,646 babies born.
History: Zachary is the English form of Zechariah, from the Hebrew 'Zekharyah,' meaning God has remembered. It is the name of several biblical figures, including the father of John the Baptist. Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, brought the name additional American heritage. It was one of the most popular boys' names in the United States during the 1990s.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Zachary? About 1 in 2,022 babies born in 2025 were named Zachary, or roughly 4.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zachary
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary means “God has remembered” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Zachary?
Zachary has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God has remembered”.
How popular is Zachary?
Zachary ranked #216 in 2025 — given to 1,646 babies that year.
When was Zachary most popular?
Zachary peaked in 1993 with 25,537 babies registered that year.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
Zachary is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zacharys in registered births are male.
Is the name Zachary rising or falling in popularity?
Zachary has fallen 81 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #135 in 2020 to #216 in 2025.
How long has Zachary been recorded?
Zachary appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1900 through 2025.