Will my child share the name Zackary with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Zackary per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zackary in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zackary becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zackary is declining: down 122 places since 2020, to #1,066 in 2025. It peaked at #490 in 2011.

Is Zackary a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Zackary a popular baby name in the United States?

Zackary does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1066

Zackary

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Zackary is a distinctive choice, ranked #1066 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zackary in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1066

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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zackary in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Zackary

Kate Zackary — Katherine Zackary is an American rugby union and sevens player.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.