Zachry
Alternative form of Zachary, a surname transferred from the given name.
Every Zachry since 1973 — 967 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zachry
Zachry is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1973, 967 American babies have been named Zachry. Its peak came in 1985, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zachry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zachry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,723 |
| 2018 | 5 | #14,058 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,671 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #14,022 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,706 |
| 2012 | 5 | #14,192 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,747 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,073 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,680 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,755 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,613 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,297 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,217 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,788 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,614 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,553 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,796 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,419 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,682 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,084 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,451 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,097 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zachry mean?
Alternative form of Zachary, a surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is the name Zachry in 2025?
Zachry did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Zachry?
967 babies have been named Zachry in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zachry most popular?
Zachry peaked in 1985, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Zachry a boy or girl name?
Zachry is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zachry rising or falling?
Zachry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.