Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zachary.
National Rank (2025)
#216
All-Time Peak Rank
#12 (1994)
Total U.S. Births
551,752
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Zachary Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Zachary
According to SSA data, Zachary achieved its highest historical rank of #12 in 1994. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 25,538 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 66.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zachary scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-66.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record25,538Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
41yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:6
1910s:109
1920s:168
1930s:142
1940s:404
1950s:2,169
1960s:3,476
1970s:19,060
1980s:101,818
1990s:225,290
2000s:134,756
2010s:51,146
2020s:13,208
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZac-ha-ry
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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