Zach Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Zach is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It evolved from Zachary through Greek and Latin forms to its current usage in English. It is often linked to biblical figures and has gained consistent popularity over the centuries. The name conveys a sense of remembrance and has a modern, approachable image.

The name Zach is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zach has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zach' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4825th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5208th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3750th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2229th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2005th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1934th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2262nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zach' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zach"

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Pronunciation

/zæk/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Zach is derived from the Hebrew name 'Zachary' (זְכַרְיָה), which means 'the Lord has remembered.'

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Meaning

The Lord has remembered

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Language Evolution

Zachary (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zacharias (Latin), Zach (English)

Biblical Background

Zach is often associated with Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, mentioned in the New Testament.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Protestant Reformation and has remained common since.

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Variants & Derivatives

Zachary, Zack, Zachy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Zach is viewed as a modern, friendly name that retains a strong connection to its biblical roots.

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Famous People

Zach Galifianakis, Zach Braff, Zachary Levi

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zach"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Zach"

"Zach" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4825th of 7545 36
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 5208th of 6773 20
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3750th of 7552 84
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2229th of 10718 290
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2005th of 16616 547
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1934th of 24088 1,038
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2262nd of 23106 737

Regional Popularity of "Zach" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 50.43%
1774th/3518
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 53.58%
2783rd/5194
43.56%
2752nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
49.15%
2252nd/4582
44.71%
2309th/5164
31.41%
2297th/7313
25.53%
1905th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
67.57%
2692nd/3984
39.67%
1780th/4487
31.55%
2152nd/6822
29.73%
1866th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Zach" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Zach"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Zach" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.