Zack
Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
Every Zack since 1880 — 9,012 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zack
Zack is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,435 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,012 American babies have been named Zack. Its peak came in 2008, when 237 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zack stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zack year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,435 |
| 2024 | 135 | #1,395 |
| 2023 | 149 | #1,293 |
| 2022 | 142 | #1,329 |
| 2021 | 150 | #1,272 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,307 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1,371 |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,187 |
| 2017 | 150 | #1,231 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1,048 |
| 2015 | 151 | #1,222 |
| 2014 | 138 | #1,294 |
| 2013 | 178 | #1,062 |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,094 |
| 2011 | 184 | #1,036 |
| 2010 | 205 | #968 |
| 2009 | 223 | #930 |
| 2008 | 237 | #889 |
| 2007 | 221 | #905 |
| 2006 | 199 | #944 |
| 2005 | 188 | #934 |
| 2004 | 184 | #924 |
| 2003 | 183 | #912 |
| 2002 | 161 | #984 |
| 2001 | 133 | #1,085 |
| 2000 | 143 | #1,025 |
| 1995 | 94 | #1,201 |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,305 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,281 |
| 1980 | 47 | #1,390 |
| 1975 | 40 | #1,406 |
| 1970 | 30 | #1,581 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,917 |
| 1960 | 30 | #1,485 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,218 |
| 1950 | 36 | #1,219 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,695 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,679 |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,056 |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,079 |
| 1925 | 37 | #1,183 |
| 1920 | 51 | #974 |
| 1915 | 43 | #961 |
| 1910 | 13 | #927 |
| 1905 | 13 | #698 |
| 1900 | 29 | #423 |
| 1895 | 21 | #436 |
| 1890 | 26 | #350 |
| 1885 | 20 | #410 |
| 1880 | 19 | #402 |
Famous people named Zack
- Zack Snyder Film director · b. 1966
- Zack de la Rocha Singer · b. 1970
- Zack Ward Actor · b. 1970
- Zack Ryder Wrestler · b. 1985
- Zack Greinke Religious figure · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zack mean?
Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
How popular is the name Zack in 2025?
Zack ranked #1,435 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zack?
9,012 babies have been named Zack in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zack most popular?
Zack peaked in 2008, when 237 newborns received the name.
Is Zack a boy or girl name?
Zack is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zack rising or falling?
Zack has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Zack?
Well-known people named Zack include Zack Snyder (film director), Zack de la Rocha (singer), Zack Ward (actor).