Total births
734
Boys' name · since 1972
Zachory
734 babies named Zachory in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 734
- total births
- 1972–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Zachory is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 734 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Zachory recorded 734 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2012.
- 734 total births
- 1972–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
734 boys have been named Zachory since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 734
- total births
- 1972–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Zachory was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
47 babies were named Zachory in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Zachory's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zachory's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zachory at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Zachory popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2012
- Peak year (1992)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Zachory by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zachory's strongest decade.
382 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Zachory births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 141
1980s
141 births
- 1990s
1990s
382 births
- 2000s
2000s
156 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 382 births (52% of all-time use).
How Zachory 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 Zachory's total volume
Zachory vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zachory by state
Where Zachory concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 2.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Zachory's total US births 2.5%
Even split
18 of 734 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zachory? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 734 babies named Zachory. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 47 births.
When was Zachory most popular? ▼
Zachory was most popular in the 1990s decade with 382 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Zachory most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zachory are Texas (18 births), New York (11 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Zachory been used? ▼
Zachory has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 41 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Zachory? ▼
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 Zachory's data
- Zachory's decade-level peak was the 1990s (382 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Zachorys (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Zachory
Nearby Names Like Zachory
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zachory
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
Compare Zachory side by side: Zachory vs Zachary Zachory vs Zackary Zachory vs Zachariah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–2012 (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. "Zachory: Baby Name Since 1972 - 734 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zachory. 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 Zachory 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.