Zack Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zack is a modern short form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It has evolved through various forms including Zacharias and Zachary before becoming popular in contemporary naming. The name is often seen as casual and friendly, with notable associations in pop culture and sports.
The name Zack is most popular in Utah, 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, Zack has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Zack' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 921st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1185th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1293rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1487th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1223rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1004th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1260th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zack' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zack"
Pronunciation
/zæk/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Zack is a short form of the name Zachary, which is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.'
Meaning
the Lord has remembered
Language Evolution
Zechariah (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zachary (English), Zack (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Zack has biblical relevance as it is derived from Zechariah, a prominent figure in the Bible.
Historical Usage
The name Zack gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy, informal variant of Zachary.
Variants & Derivatives
Zach, Zachary, Zacharias, Zachary
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zack is perceived as a casual and approachable name, commonly associated with a youthful and energetic image.
Famous People
Zack Morris (character from 'Saved by the Bell'), Zack Snyder (film director), Zack Greinke (professional baseball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zack"
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 "Zack"
"Zack" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 921st of 7545 | 887 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1185th of 6773 | 606 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1293rd of 7552 | 675 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1487th of 10718 | 544 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1223rd of 16616 | 1,170 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1004th of 24088 | 2,758 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1260th of 23106 | 1,813 |
Regional Popularity of "Zack" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
28.78% 681st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
44.16% 1039th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
41.99% 1198th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
39.26% 1381st/3518 |
40.01% 1618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.52% 1530th/3685 |
35.13% 1572nd/4475 |
25.36% 1317th/5194 |
23.90% 1510th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.87% 1048th/4582 |
17.84% 921st/5164 |
16.63% 1216th/7313 |
12.30% 918th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.15% 1759th/3984 |
20.97% 941st/4487 |
20.52% 1400th/6822 |
16.57% 1040th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zack" 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 "Zack"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zack" 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.