Zach Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, Zach means 'remembered by God' or 'God has remembered.'
Meaning of the Name Zach
Zach is a shortened form of the name Zachary, which comes from the Hebrew name Zechariah. The name Zechariah means 'remembered by God' or 'God has remembered.' Zach is a popular name with biblical origins and is often associated with someone who is steadfast and faithful.
Popularity of the Name Zach
The popularity for the name Zach peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 86 births, which ranked number 3,983 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Zach had the most male births in 2007 with 86, which ranked number 1,728 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Zach has declined slightly over the last ten years from 63 births to 59 births, a decline of -6.35%. Among males, Zach has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 63 births to 59 births, a decline of -6.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zach
- 20 Year Trend of Zach: -9.23%
- 10 Year Trend of Zach: -6.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Zach: -6.35%
Popularity of Zach by State
For males, Zach was most popular in Northeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zach. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zach
- Total Births of Zach: 59 (-0.65%)
- Male Births of Zach: 59 (-0.65%)
Given the downward trend of Zach over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.65% decrease in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. Male births for Zach have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 59 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.65%.