Zachery
Boy name · #3011 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zachery? In official American birth records, Zachery has been tracked continuously since 1948, giving it 77 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 41 baby boys were named Zachery, placing it at #3011 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1625, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 43,902 boys born in 2025 was named Zachery.
Babies named Zachery per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 77-year story
Zachery first appears in the Social Security records in 1948, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,903 boys were named Zachery — good for #167 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 Zachery against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zachery in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zachery is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zachery will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zachery is most common
State-level data for Zachery is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zachery
Statistically, parents drawn to Zachery tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zackery, Zackary, Branden, Shelby, and Rashawn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zachery | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #2991 |
| 2024 | 54 | #2502 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2617 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2020 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1959 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1809 |
| 2016 | 86 | #1774 |
| 2015 | 98 | #1625 |
| 2014 | 126 | #1355 |
| 2013 | 165 | #1110 |
| 2012 | 200 | #993 |
| 2011 | 270 | #813 |
| 2010 | 296 | #759 |
| 2009 | 395 | #634 |
| 2008 | 395 | #624 |
| 2007 | 464 | #553 |
| 2006 | 525 | #492 |
| 2005 | 626 | #426 |
| 2004 | 618 | #421 |
| 2003 | 681 | #386 |
| 2002 | 856 | #323 |
| 2001 | 895 | #309 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zachery?
In official American birth records, the name Zachery first appeared in 1948 (over 77 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 77 years.
Is Zachery a popular boy name?
Zachery ranked #3011 among boys in 2025 with 41 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1625.
When was the name Zachery most popular?
Zachery peaked in 1993, when 1,903 American boys received the name (ranked #167 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zachery?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 43,902 newborn American boys was named Zachery. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.