Holding steady, #2,480 for boys today.
Popularity of Zach since 1913
Babies named Zach per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zach's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 238 |
| 1980s | 308 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 729 |
| 2010s | 618 |
| 2020s | 364 |
Meaning & origin
Zach, a compact short form of Zachary or Zachariah, has been in steady use in the United States since at least 1913. In 2025, it ranked 2480th with an incidence of 1 in 31,631 boys, reflecting a stable trajectory after reaching its peak rank in 2021. The name is most common in Illinois, Florida, and New York, suggesting a broad but not overwhelming appeal across diverse regions. As an independent given name rather than a mere nickname, Zach offers a straightforward, strong sound with deep biblical roots.
Zach is a shortened form of Zachary or Zachariah, from the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'God has remembered.' In the Bible, Zechariah is a prophet of the Old Testament. The short form Zach has been used independently in English-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century, with U.S. records showing usage back to 1913.
Where Zach is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zach” around the world
Where Zach lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
#94
in 2025
Quebec
20
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z
Variants: Zack
Sibling names for Zach
Names that share Zach's style, for a brother or sister.
