Zackary

Zackary 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 130 boys in the United States.

Zackary at a glance

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

About the name Zackary

Zackary 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, Zackary first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #232 in 1994, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 31,469 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zackary in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#232 in 1994
Peak year
2001
Babies named Zackary in 2024
130
Total since 1880
31,469

Zackary in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#490 in 2011
Babies named Zackary in 2025
28
Total since 1996
1,181

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zackary mean?

The meaning of Zackary 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 Zackary a boy or girl name?

Zackary is a boy name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zackary?

Zackary comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zackary?

Zackary first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #232 in 1994, and 130 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].