Find out how popular the first name Zakery has been for the last 42 years (from 1977 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zakery by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Zakery is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zakery.

The history of the first name Zakery

The name Zakery is an English variant of the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "God has remembered" or "God remembers." It has its origins in ancient Judaic culture, with mentions in religious texts like the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

The earliest recorded use of the name Zechariah dates back to the 6th century BC, referring to a prophet in the Bible. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, who prophesied the coming of the Messiah and the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

During the Middle Ages, the name Zechariah was widely used among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. It gained popularity in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, where it was often anglicized as Zachary or Zachery.

In the 17th century, the English poet and playwright John Dryden (1631-1700) had a son named Zachery. Another notable individual was Zachery Cradock (1633-1695), an English nonconformist minister and author.

The name Zakery gained further prominence in the 19th century with individuals like Zakery Macaulay (1768-1838), a Scottish minister and father of the historian Thomas Babington Macaulay. Zakery Pearce (1795-1856) was an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

In the 20th century, Zakery Taylor (1874-1931) was an American actor and film director during the silent film era. Zakery Scott (1914-1965) was an American character actor known for his roles in Western and noir films.

While not as common as its variants Zachary or Zachery, Zakery has remained a unique and distinct name throughout history, with its roots deeply embedded in the ancient Hebrew tradition and religious texts.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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