How Many People Are Named Zakary?
Complete statistics for the name Zakary: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakary, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 60,464 Americans today. With around 5,458 people named Zakary alive in the US, it's clear this name's popularity peaked in 2002 with 266 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 5,595 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakary Through the Generations
Zakary, a name that's been around since the early 20th century but gained traction much later, saw its highest usage in 2002 when 266 babies were given this name. Today, most Zakarys are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's part of a wave of newer-generation names that have become less popular over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakary's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zakary
How Many People Have the Name Zakary?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,458 people in the United States currently share the name Zakary. That works out to roughly 1 in every 60,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakary a Common or Rare Name?
Zakary 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 Zakary Mean?
Zakary means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zakary in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zakary Most Popular?
The name Zakary reached peak popularity in 2002, with 266 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 Zakary?
Approximately 5,458 people named Zakary live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,595. That works out to roughly 1 in 60,464 Americans.
Is Zakary a rare name?
Zakary is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 60,464 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakary mean?
Zakary means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zakary more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zakary are male and 0% are female.
When was Zakary most popular?
Zakary peaked in 2002 with 266 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.