Boys name · Illinois
Zachary in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 24,953 babies are named Zachary across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1949. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #229 most popular boys name, with 52 born.
Popularity over time
Zachary in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 6 | #577 |
| 1960 | 23 | #353 |
| 1971 | 41 | #276 |
| 1982 | 314 | #53 |
| 1992 | 1,086 | #19 |
| 2003 | 666 | #20 |
| 2014 | 198 | #79 |
| 2025 | 52 | #229 |
Illinois had the most Zachary births in 1993, with 1,208. Zachary's highest rank in Illinois was #13, set in 1993.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #13 in 1993 to #577 in 1949, starting at #577 in 1949 and ending at #229 in 2025.
Nationally, Zachary's strongest state was Nebraska, where it hit #2 in 1995. See Zachary in every state →
How popular is Zachary in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 24,953 babies are named Zachary across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1949. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #229 most popular boys name, with 52 born.
How many babies are named Zachary in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 52 births of babies named Zachary in 2025.
What is the rank of Zachary in Illinois?
Zachary ranked #229 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.