Zachary sits comfortably in the UK charts at #69 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#69
US Rank #194
About the Name Zachary
Zachary is holding steady in the rankings at #69. It reached its peak of #39 in 2013 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 25 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Zachary is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #194 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zachary
Unlikely. With around 760 UK babies named Zachary per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zachary in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zachary has held a stable position around #69 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #39 in 2013 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Zachary is more popular in the UK (#69) than in the US (#194). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Zachary include: Zachary Abel — Zachary Burr Abel is an American actor.; Zachary Booth — Zachary Booth is an American actor.; Zachary Athekame — Zachary Christopher Athekame is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a right-back and right wing-back for Serie A club AC Milan..
Zachary appears in the US top 500 at #194 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
760
UK babies named Zachary (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↓ 13 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zachary
Likely around 1 other Zachary in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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