How Many People Are Named Zac?
Complete statistics for the name Zac: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zac, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,528 people in the US, making up 1 in 215,927 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Zacs under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 1,563 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zac Through the Generations
Zac has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2014 when there were 84 births. Today, it's still growing slowly, with the majority of those named Zac being young adults. The age distribution shows 1,272 under 30, 271 between 30 and 60, and only 20 over 60, indicating it's a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zac's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zac
How Many People Have the Name Zac?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,528 people in the United States currently share the name Zac. That works out to roughly 1 in every 215,927 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zac a Common or Rare Name?
Zac is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zac Mean?
Zac means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zac in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zac Most Popular?
The name Zac reached peak popularity in 2014, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zac?
Approximately 1,528 people named Zac live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,563. That works out to roughly 1 in 215,927 Americans.
Is Zac a rare name?
Zac is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 215,927 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zac mean?
Zac means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zac more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zac are male and 0% are female.
When was Zac most popular?
Zac peaked in 2014 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.