Holding steady.
Popularity of Zacchary since 1983
Babies named Zacchary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zacchary is a modern respelling of Zachary, itself derived from the Hebrew Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' The name first entered U.S. records in 1983, reflecting a period when creative spellings of traditional names gained popularity. It peaked in 1993, though even then it remained uncommon, never breaking into the top 1,000 names. Since its peak, its usage has declined and stabilized at very low levels. In recent years (2025 data), the name has not registered enough births to calculate a 1-in-N frequency, indicating fewer than 5 births. The variant 'Zachary' remains far more common, while 'Zacchary' is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique spelling of a classic name.
Zacchary is a variant spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' The name appears in the Bible as a prophet and the father of John the Baptist. The spelling 'Zacchary' emerged in the late 20th century as a creative respelling, reflecting a trend toward phonetic or personalized variations of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zac, Zack, Zach
Sibling names for Zacchary
Names that share Zacchary's style, for a brother or sister.
