How Many People Are Named Zak?
Complete statistics for the name Zak: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zak, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,545 people in the US, making up 1 in 213,659 Americans. The majority, 64%, are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader or visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 1,593 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zak Through the Generations
Zak peaked in popularity in 2004 with 50 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. As of now, there are 1,545 people named Zak living in the US, with the average age being 25. The age distribution skews younger, with 1,021 under 30, 566 between 30 and 60, and only 6 over 60, indicating that it's a name embraced by newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zak
Zak is a given name derived from Zachary or Zechariah/Zachariah.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zak's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zak
How Many People Have the Name Zak?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,999 people in the United States currently share the name Zak. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,303 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Zak a Common or Rare Name?
Zak 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 Zak Mean?
Zak means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zak in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zak Most Popular?
The name Zak reached peak popularity in 2004, with 50 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 Zak?
Approximately 4,999 people named Zak live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,999. That works out to roughly 1 in 66,303 Americans.
Is Zak a rare name?
Zak is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,303 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zak mean?
Zak means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Zak more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zak are male and 0% are female.
When was Zak most popular?
Zak peaked in 2004 with 50 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.