Zackary is a distinctive choice, ranked #981 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zackary in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#981
About the Name Zackary
Zackary is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 37 places over five years. Its high point was #490 in 2011, and it now sits at #981. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zackary is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zackary
Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Zackary per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zackary in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zackary has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 37 places in the last five years. Its peak was #490 in 2011. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Zackary is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Zackary does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Zackarys in the wild.
31
UK babies named Zackary (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 37 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zackary
Likely around 1 other Zackary in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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