How old is someone named Zackary?
The average Zackary is 26 years old.
Half of all living Zackarys are between 20 and 32.
When was Zackary popular?
Zackary was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2001, and dropped away. That's why most Zackarys are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 7 | 0 |
| 1950s | 124 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 184 | 150 |
| 1970s | 579 | 520 |
| 1980s | 3,374 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 11,382 | 11,000 |
| 2000s | 11,004 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 4,007 | 4,000 |
| 2020s | 934 | 930 |
How many Zackarys are still alive?
About 31,000 Zackarys are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 32,000 babies named Zackary since 1921.
Nearly every Zackary ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zackary?
About half of living Zackarys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 33%
- Gen Z 54%
- Gen Alpha 10%
Is Zackary an old name?
Not really. Zackary is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zackary will be 50 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Zackary a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Zackarys are men.
Names the same age as Zackary
NAME TWIN
Zackary's name twin is Alyssa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alyssa's age curve is the closest match to Zackary's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Zakary (25)
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Questions about the name Zackary
How old is the average Zackary?
The average Zackary in the US is 26 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zackary?
About 31,000 Zackarys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 32,000 babies given the name since 1921.
When was the name Zackary most popular?
In 2001, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Zackary.
Is Zackary a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 54% of living Zackarys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this