How old is someone named Zakary?
The average Zakary is 25 years old.
Half of all living Zakarys are between 19 and 32.
When was Zakary popular?
Zakary had one big moment, peaking in 2002. 57% of the babies ever named Zakary arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 129 | 120 |
| 1980s | 484 | 460 |
| 1990s | 1,881 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 2,111 | 2,100 |
| 2010s | 842 | 840 |
| 2020s | 166 | 170 |
How many Zakarys are still alive?
About 5,500 Zakarys are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 5,600 babies named Zakary since 1970.
Nearly every Zakary ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zakary?
More than half of living Zakarys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 30%
- Gen Z 56%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Zakary an old name?
Not really. Zakary is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Zakary a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Zakarys are men.
Names the same age as Zakary
NAME TWIN
Zakary's name twin is Dallin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dallin's age curve is the closest match to Zakary's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Zackary (26)
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Questions about the name Zakary
How old is the average Zakary?
The average Zakary in the US is 25 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zakary?
About 5,500 Zakarys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,600 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Zakary most popular?
In 2002, when about 270 baby boys were named Zakary.
Is Zakary a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 56% of living Zakarys 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