Zach

Zach is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 57 boys in the United States.

Zach at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zach

Zach belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zach first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1601 in 1972, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 2,752 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zach in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1601 in 1972
Peak year
2007
Babies named Zach in 2024
57
Total since 1880
2,752

Zach in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#167 in 2010
Babies named Zach in 2025
94
Total since 1996
4,848

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zach mean?

The meaning of Zach is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zach a boy or girl name?

Zach is a boy name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zach?

Zach comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zach?

Zach first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1601 in 1972, and 57 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].