Total births
525
Boys' name · since 1989
Zakk
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 525 babies named Zakk, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12870
- among boys today
- 525
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Zakk currently ranks #12870 among boys' names in America, with 525 babies recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zakk has been recorded 525 times among boys since 1989, currently ranked #12870 nationally and more common than 10% 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 1989 to 2024.
- #12870 among boys today
- 525 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zakk is currently the #12870 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 525 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12870
- among boys today
- 525
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Zakk vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12870
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Zakk was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
37 babies were named Zakk in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Zakk compares
525 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Zakk's all-time total is 43% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zakk | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 525 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zakk's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zakk's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zakk at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#12,870
Active since
1989
Zakk popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2024
- Peak year (2007)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Zakk by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zakk's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Zakk births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 9
1980s
9 births
- 1990s 93
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
236 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 236 births (45% of all-time use).
How Zakk 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 Zakk's total volume
Zakk vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zakk by state
Where Zakk concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Zakk's total US births 2.3%
Even split
12 of 525 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zakk? ▼
525 babies have been named Zakk since 1989. It currently ranks #12870 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 37 births.
When was Zakk most popular? ▼
Zakk was most popular in the 2000s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Zakk most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zakk are Texas (12 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Zakk been used? ▼
Zakk has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 36 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Zakk? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zakary, Zakai, Zakaria, Zakariya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zakk's data
- Zakk's decade-level peak was the 2000s (236 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Zakks (12 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 Zakk
Nearby Names Like Zakk
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zakk
Zakary Boy
#4618 5,613 births
Zakai Boy
#604 4,052 births
Zakaria Boy
#1395 2,883 births
Zakariya Boy
#1203 2,511 births
Zakari Boy
#1093 2,472 births
Compare Zakk side by side: Zakk vs Zakary Zakk vs Zakai Zakk vs Zakaria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zakk
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, 1989–2024 (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. "Zakk: #12870 Boys' Name - 525 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zakk. 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 Zakk 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.