Declining since 1993, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Zachery since 1948
Babies named Zachery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 167 |
| 1960s | 329 |
| 1970s | 988 |
| 1980s | 5,375 |
| 1990s | 14,594 |
| 2000s | 6,605 |
| 2010s | 1,471 |
| 2020s | 296 |
Meaning & origin
Zachery is a variant spelling of Zachary that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948. It reached its peak popularity in 1993 when it ranked as the 2991st most common name nationally. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from Zachary and its variant spellings. At its peak, Zachery was most popular in Florida and Texas, and it remains most common in those states today. Despite its relative rarity, Zachery offers a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling.
Zachery is a variant spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' The name Zechariah appears in the Old Testament as the father of John the Baptist. Zachery, with its altered spelling, emerged as a modern English adaptation in the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1990s.
Where Zachery is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zach, Zack, Zac
Sibling names for Zachery
Names that share Zachery's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Zachery
Names whose popularity has moved with Zachery's over the last 50 years.
