Zachary
Boy name · 1,155 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zachary: 1,155 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 73 births in 2014.
Zachary is the English form of the Hebrew Zechariah, meaning “the Lord has remembered.” The name appears in the Bible as a prophet and as the father of John the Baptist, giving it deep religious resonance. Among its famous bearers are Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, and actor Zachary Quinto, known for his role as Spock in modern Star Trek. The name also inspired the surname Zachary in some families, though no major place names derive directly from it. A common Scottish variant is Zachariah, though the shorter form has been consistently popular in Scotland since the 1980s, often shortened to Zac or Zach for a friendly, approachable feel.
Boy 43 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201473 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #12935 babies
- Total births
- 1,155since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 16%vs prior 5y