Zakary Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zakary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord has remembered'. It has evolved from Zechariah through various linguistic forms, including Zacharias and Zachary, before arriving at its modern form. The name carries traits of remembrance and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Protestant Reformation and continues to be seen as a fresh and unique choice in contemporary naming.
The name Zakary is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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, Zakary 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, 'Zakary' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3365th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 960th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 930th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2568th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zakary' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zakary"
Pronunciation
/ˈzækəri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Zakary is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means 'the Lord has remembered'.
Meaning
the Lord has remembered
Language Evolution
Zechariah (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zachary (Old French), Zakary (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Protestant Reformation and has remained common since.
Variants & Derivatives
Zachary, Zach, Zac, Zacharias
Modern Popularity & Image
Zakary is viewed as a modern and unique variant of Zachary, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Zakary Taylor, American politician and 12th President of the United States, Zakary Levi, American actor and singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zakary"
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 "Zakary"
"Zakary" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3365th of 10718 | 148 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 960th of 16616 | 1,735 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 930th of 24088 | 3,103 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2568th of 23106 | 609 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakary" 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) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.63% 797th/3685 |
25.72% 1151st/4475 |
22.04% 1145th/5194 |
14.74% 931st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.78% 769th/4582 |
20.12% 1039th/5164 |
15.88% 1161st/7313 |
11.82% 882nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.84% 2105th/3984 |
59.86% 2686th/4487 |
38.10% 2599th/6822 |
42.94% 2695th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakary" 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 "Zakary"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zakary" 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.