Total births
5,613
Boys' name · since 1970
Zakary
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 5,613 babies named Zakary, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4618
- among boys today
- 5,613
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Zakary currently ranks #4618 among boys' names in America, with 5,613 babies recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zakary has been recorded 5,613 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #4618 nationally and more common than 68% 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 1970 to 2025.
- #4618 among boys today
- 5,613 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zakary is currently the #4618 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 5,613 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4618
- among boys today
- 5,613
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Zakary vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4618
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Zakary was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
266 babies were named Zakary in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Zakary compares
5,613 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
Zakary's all-time total is 15x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zakary | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,613 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 266 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zakary's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zakary's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 266, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zakary at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#4,618
Active since
1970
Zakary popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 266
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Zakary by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zakary's strongest decade.
2,111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Zakary births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 129
1970s
129 births
- 1980s 484
1980s
484 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,881 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,111 births
- 2010s 842
2010s
842 births
- 2020s 166
2020s
166 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,111 births (38% of all-time use).
How Zakary 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 Zakary's total volume
Zakary vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zakary by state
Where Zakary concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 454 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 423 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 267 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 263 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 218 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 210 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 195 | 3.5% |
| #8 | New York | | 179 | 3.2% |
California share of Zakary's total US births 8.1%
Even split
454 of 5,613 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Zakary appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zakary? ▼
5,613 babies have been named Zakary since 1970. It currently ranks #4618 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 266 births.
When was Zakary most popular? ▼
Zakary was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,111 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Zakary most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zakary are California (454 births), Texas (423 births), Ohio (267 births).
How long has the name Zakary been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zakary since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zakary? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zakai, Zakaria, Zakariya, Zakari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zakary's data
- Zakary's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,111 total births); usage has since declined to 166 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Zakarys (454 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 Zakary
Nearby Names Like Zakary
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zakary
Zakai Boy
#604 4,052 births
Zakaria Boy
#1395 2,883 births
Zakariya Boy
#1203 2,511 births
Zakari Boy
#1093 2,472 births
Zak Boy
#4748 1,608 births
Compare Zakary side by side: Zakary vs Zakai Zakary vs Zakaria Zakary vs Zakariya
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Zakary
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Zakary: #4618 Boys' Name - 5,613 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zakary. 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 Zakary 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.