Zakk
Every Zakk since 1989 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakk
Zakk is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1989, 525 American babies have been named Zakk. Its peak came in 2007, when 37 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 Zakk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,243 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #12,116 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,583 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,732 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,336 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,536 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,340 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,990 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,697 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,617 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,993 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,630 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,033 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,822 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,134 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,383 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,388 |
| 2004 | 17 | #5,005 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,442 |
| 2002 | 21 | #4,043 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,325 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,830 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,498 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,670 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Zakk
- Zakk Wylde Musician · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakk in 2025?
Zakk did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Zakk?
525 babies have been named Zakk in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakk most popular?
Zakk peaked in 2007, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Zakk a boy or girl name?
Zakk is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zakk rising or falling?
Zakk is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zakk?
Well-known people named Zakk include Zakk Wylde (musician).