Zac
Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
Every Zac since 1957 — 1,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zac
Zac is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,237 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 1,600 American babies have been named Zac. Its peak came in 2014, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zac stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zac year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,237 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,391 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,736 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,792 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2,496 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,583 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,625 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,383 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,090 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1,972 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,167 |
| 2014 | 84 | #1,792 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,137 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1,941 |
| 2011 | 77 | #1,848 |
| 2010 | 83 | #1,793 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,007 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,462 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,311 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,859 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,324 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,952 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,272 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,390 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,510 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,580 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,407 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,596 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,611 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,076 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,519 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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Famous people named Zac
- Zac Efron Actor · b. 1987
- Zac Goldsmith Politician · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zac mean?
Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
How popular is the name Zac in 2025?
Zac ranked #3,237 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zac?
1,600 babies have been named Zac in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zac most popular?
Zac peaked in 2014, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Zac a boy or girl name?
Zac is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zac rising or falling?
Zac is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zac?
Well-known people named Zac include Zac Efron (actor), Zac Goldsmith (politician).