Zahcary
Masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "God remembers".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zahcary. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zahcary today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zahcary births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zahcary. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zahcary. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#10,156
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Zahcary: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zahcary 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 Zahcary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zahcary
The given name Zahcary has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah or Zachary, which means "the Lord has remembered" or "remembered by the Lord."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Zechariah is mentioned as a prophet and a priest. He is the author of the Book of Zechariah, which is a part of the Hebrew Bible.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zahcary. One of the earliest known figures was Zachary of Vienne, a bishop who lived in the 6th century AD and served as the Bishop of Vienne in what is now modern-day France.
Another notable Zahcary was Pope Zachary, who reigned as the Bishop of Rome from 741 to 752 AD. He played a crucial role in the transition of power from the Byzantine Empire to the Frankish Kingdom, supporting Pepin the Short's claim to the Frankish throne.
In the 12th century, Zachary of Besançon was a celebrated architect and sculptor who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including the Cathedral of Besançon in eastern France.
During the Renaissance period, Zachary Ursinus was a German theologian and a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1534 and is best known for his contributions to the Heidelberg Catechism, a significant document in the Reformed tradition.
In more recent times, Zachary Taylor was a prominent American military leader and the 12th President of the United States, serving from 1849 to 1850. He was born in 1784 and played a pivotal role in the Mexican-American War before becoming the president.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zahcary. While the spelling and pronunciation may have varied across different cultures and time periods, the name's Hebrew roots and connection to the biblical prophet Zechariah have remained a constant thread.
People
Zahcary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zahcary 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
Zahcary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zahcary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zahcary 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zahcary a common name?
We classify Zahcary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zahcary most popular?
The single biggest year for Zahcary was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zahcary is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zahcary in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zahcary a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zahcary 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.
Is Zahcary still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zahcary in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zahcary can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Zahcary?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.