Zack
A masculine name of Hebrew origin derived from Zechariah meaning "Yahweh remembers".
Name Census estimates that about 6,833 living Americans carry the first name Zack. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zack today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zack births was 2008 (237 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zack. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
6.8K
~ 1 in 50,162 Americans
Peak year
2008
237 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,388
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Zack: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zack from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,872 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Zack remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zack by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zack during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zacks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 37 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Zack, while Tennessee, Oklahoma, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 111 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zack
The name Zack has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a shortened form of the biblical name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh has remembered" or "the Lord remembers." The name Zechariah appears in various ancient texts, including the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zack dates back to the Middle Ages, particularly in English-speaking regions. It gained popularity as a shortened version of Zechariah, which was often considered too formal or lengthy for everyday use.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Zack was Zack Hubbard, an American pioneer and frontiersman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his exploits in the American West and his contributions to the exploration and settlement of the region.
In the realm of literature, Zack Chandler is a fictional character in the novel "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell, published in 1936. He is portrayed as a honorable and principled man, serving as a foil to the more roguish protagonists.
In the world of sports, Zack Greinke, born in 1983, is a well-known American professional baseball player who has played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Kansas City Royals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a six-time All-Star and won the American League Cy Young Award in 2009.
Another notable figure with the name Zack is Zack de la Rocha, born in 1970, an American rapper, songwriter, and activist. He is best known as the former lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Rage Against the Machine, known for their politically charged music and activism.
In the field of entertainment, Zack Ward, born in 1970, is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles in popular films such as "A Christmas Story" and "Transformers."
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zack, showcasing its longevity and diverse representation across various fields and cultures.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Zack
People
Zack + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zack as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zack: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zack?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,833 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zack going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 50,162 US residents.
Is Zack a common name?
We classify Zack as "Rare". It ranks above 97.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,887 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zack most popular?
The single biggest year for Zack was 2008, when 237 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zack is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zack a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zack in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.