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How Many People Are Named Zachary?
Estimated people named Zachary living in the U.S. today
534,182
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 551,618
- Peak year: 1993 (25,590 births)
- Estimated living today: 534,182
Zachary by age group — who carries the name today?
Zachary popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Zachary
Zachary has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 551,618 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 534,182 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 640 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Zacharys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Zachary in the US?
An estimated 534,182 people named Zachary are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Zachary common — about 1 in 640 Americans.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Zachary is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Zachary most popular?
Zachary peaked in 1993, when 25,590 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Zachary?
Zachary ranks #79 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 33 out of 100 (higher means rarer).