Total births
967
Boys' name · since 1973
Zachry
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 967 babies named Zachry, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 967
- total births
- 1973–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Zachry is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 967 have been recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Zachry recorded 967 times among boys since 1973, 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 1973 to 2019.
- 967 total births
- 1973–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
967 boys have been named Zachry since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 967
- total births
- 1973–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Zachry was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
47 babies were named Zachry in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Zachry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zachry splits its recorded history at 1996: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zachry at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Zachry popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2019
- Peak year (1985)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Zachry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zachry's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Zachry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 86
1970s
86 births
- 1980s
1980s
305 births
- 1990s
1990s
330 births
- 2000s
2000s
187 births
- 2010s 59
2010s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 330 births (34% of all-time use).
How Zachry 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 Zachry's total volume
Zachry vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zachry by state
Where Zachry concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 281 | 29.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 37 | 3.8% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Zachry's total US births 29.1%
Even split
281 of 967 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zachry? ▼
Zachry has been given to 967 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 47 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Zachry most popular? ▼
Zachry was most popular in the 1990s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Zachry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zachry are Texas (281 births), Georgia (37 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Zachry been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zachry since 1973 -- 47 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Zachry? ▼
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 Zachry's data
- Zachry's decade-level peak was the 1990s (330 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Zachrys (281 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 Zachry
Nearby Names Like Zachry
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zachry
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 Zachry side by side: Zachry vs Zachary Zachry vs Zackary Zachry 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, 1973–2019 (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. "Zachry: Baby Name Since 1973 - 967 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zachry. 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 Zachry 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.