Zakary
Every Zakary since 1970 — 5,613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakary
Zakary is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,389 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 5,613 American babies have been named Zakary. Its peak came in 2002, when 266 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zakary stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakary year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,389 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,697 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,878 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,299 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,241 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,273 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,345 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,053 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,269 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,516 |
| 2015 | 77 | #1,909 |
| 2014 | 94 | #1,654 |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,527 |
| 2012 | 129 | #1,327 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,358 |
| 2010 | 127 | #1,348 |
| 2009 | 159 | #1,152 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1,036 |
| 2007 | 169 | #1,087 |
| 2006 | 222 | #888 |
| 2005 | 202 | #895 |
| 2004 | 210 | #848 |
| 2003 | 239 | #751 |
| 2002 | 266 | #686 |
| 2001 | 226 | #761 |
| 2000 | 234 | #734 |
| 1995 | 193 | #774 |
| 1990 | 136 | #886 |
| 1985 | 43 | #1,543 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,616 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,426 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,720 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakary in 2025?
Zakary ranked #5,389 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zakary?
5,613 babies have been named Zakary in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakary most popular?
Zakary peaked in 2002, when 266 newborns received the name.
Is Zakary a boy or girl name?
Zakary is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zakary rising or falling?
Zakary is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.