How Many People Are Named Zack?
Complete statistics for the name Zack: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zack, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 49,176 Americans bearing it today. With around 6,711 people named Zack alive in the US, it's a name that's definitely unique. Interestingly, the majority of Zacks are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 8,868 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zack Through the Generations
Zack has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 2008 with 237 births. Today, the average Zack is 45 years old, but the name's distribution skews younger, with 4,571 under 30, 1,696 aged between 30 and 60, and 2,601 over 60. This trend suggests Zack is a name that's been embraced by newer generations, declining slightly since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zack
Zack is sometimes a given name, but more often it is a hypocorism or short form of another given name, usually Zachary in the English speaking world, which derives from Zechariah.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zack's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zack
How Many People Have the Name Zack?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,375 people in the United States currently share the name Zack. That works out to roughly 1 in every 98,207 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Zack a Common or Rare Name?
Zack is classified as 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 Zack Mean?
Zack means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zack in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zack Most Popular?
The name Zack reached peak popularity in 2008, with 237 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Zack?
Approximately 3,375 people named Zack live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,375. That works out to roughly 1 in 98,207 Americans.
Is Zack a rare name?
Zack is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 98,207 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zack mean?
Zack means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Zack more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zack are male and 0% are female.
When was Zack most popular?
Zack peaked in 2008 with 237 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.