Zack is a short form of the name Zachary or Zachariah. It's of Hebrew origin and its meaning is "remembered by God" or "God has remembered". This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among English-speaking countries.
The name Zack first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century, but it wasn't until the mid-20th century that it began to gain widespread use. It reached its peak popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when it ranked among the top 500 names for boys.
Zack has been used throughout history by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Zack Taylor, who was a professional wrestler known as "The Nature Boy". He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. Additionally, there are many authors, actors, and musicians with the name Zack or Zachary.
Despite its recent popularity, Zack has a long history and is associated with several notable figures throughout history. Its Hebrew origins give it a strong cultural heritage and its meaning adds depth to the name.
The statistics provided show the number of births with the name Zack in the United States each year from 1880 to 2023. The name's popularity has fluctuated significantly over this period.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Zack was relatively uncommon, with fewer than 50 births per year on average between 1880 and 1949. However, there were some peaks in popularity during this time, such as 66 births in 1919 and 62 births in 1922.
The name Zack began to gain more traction in the mid-20th century, with a noticeable increase in its popularity from the 1950s onwards. Between 1950 and 1979, there was an average of around 35 births per year with the name Zack.
The name's popularity continued to rise in the latter half of the 20th century. From 1980 to 1999, there were on average around 116 births per year with the name Zack. This trend continued into the early 21st century, with an average of approximately 157 births per year between 2000 and 2014.
However, since 2014, there has been a decline in the popularity of the name Zack. Between 2014 and 2023, there was an average of around 146 births per year with the name Zack.
In total, between 1880 and 2023, there were approximately 8750 births with the name Zack in the United States. While the popularity of the name has fluctuated over time, it is clear that Zack has been a consistent choice for parents throughout much of the past century.