Total births
1,137
Boys' name · since 1974
Zacary
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 1,137 babies named Zacary, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11224
- among boys today
- 1,137
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
1,137 babies have been named Zacary since 1974, making it today's #11224 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zacary has been recorded 1,137 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #11224 nationally and more common than 21% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2024.
- #11224 among boys today
- 1,137 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zacary is currently the #11224 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 1,137 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11224
- among boys today
- 1,137
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Zacary vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11224
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Zacary was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
67 babies were named Zacary in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Zacary compares
1,137 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zacary's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zacary | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,137 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zacary's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zacary's full recorded timeline at 1998, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2015, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 67 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zacary at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#11,224
Active since
1974
Zacary popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2024
- Peak year (2000)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Zacary by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zacary's strongest decade.
452 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Zacary births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 143
1980s
143 births
- 1990s
1990s
411 births
- 2000s
2000s
452 births
- 2010s 112
2010s
112 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 452 births (40% of all-time use).
How Zacary compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zacary's total volume
Zacary vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zacary by state
Where Zacary concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 69 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 19 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.4% |
California share of Zacary's total US births 6.1%
Even split
69 of 1,137 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zacary? ▼
1,137 babies have been named Zacary since 1974. It currently ranks #11224 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 67 births.
When was Zacary most popular? ▼
Zacary was most popular in the 2000s decade with 452 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Zacary most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zacary are California (69 births), Illinois (21 births), Florida (19 births).
How long has the name Zacary been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zacary since 1974 -- 51 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Zacary? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zachary, Zackary, Zachariah, Zachery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zacary's data
- Zacary's decade-level peak was the 2000s (452 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Zacarys (69 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zacary
Nearby Names Like Zacary
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zacary
Zachary Boy
#194 551,752 births
Zackary Boy
#1416 31,593 births
Zachariah Boy
#568 31,238 births
Zachery Boy
#2510 29,836 births
Zackery Boy
#3547 17,748 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zacary: #11224 Boys' Name - 1,137 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zacary. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zacary draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.