Zach
Boy name · #2486 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 54 baby boys were named Zach, placing it at #2486 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1983, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,333 boys born in 2025 was named Zach.
Babies named Zach per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Zach first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 86 boys were named Zach — good for #1728 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zach against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zach in class?
Zach scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Zach will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zach is most common
Geography matters for names, and Zach is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Zachs were FL (9), TX (7), CA (6), IL (6), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Zach
Statistically, parents drawn to Zach tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dutch, Zaki, Boruch, Zack, and Yash.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zach | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2480 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2418 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2244 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2379 |
| 2021 | 75 | #1982 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2366 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2228 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2147 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2637 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2935 |
| 2015 | 73 | #1983 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2082 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1903 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2132 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1947 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2287 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1925 |
| 2008 | 85 | #1760 |
| 2007 | 86 | #1728 |
| 2006 | 78 | #1769 |
| 2005 | 81 | #1659 |
| 2004 | 75 | #1701 |
| 2003 | 73 | #1687 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1772 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1935 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zach a popular boy name?
Zach ranked #2486 among boys in 2025 with 54 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1983.
When was the name Zach most popular?
Zach peaked in 2007, when 86 American boys received the name (ranked #1728 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zach?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,333 newborn American boys was named Zach. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.