Holding steady.
Popularity of Zakry since 1987
Babies named Zakry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zakry is a modern respelling of Zachary that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987. It reached its peak popularity in 1993, with a stable but low usage through the 2020s. As of the latest data (2025), it remains an uncommon choice, reflecting a broader trend of creative spellings for traditional names. Despite its rarity, Zakry carries the familiar sound and nickname potential of the more popular Zachary, offering a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a name with a modern edge.
Zakry is largely a modern American invention, likely a respelling of Zachary, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה) meaning 'God has remembered.' The spelling 'Zakry' emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive variations of popular biblical names. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1987, with a peak in 1993, after which usage has remained stable but rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zak, Z, Zack
Sibling names for Zakry
Names that share Zakry's style, for a brother or sister.
