ESC Name Rank Total Searching... No names found Try searching for: Emma, Liam, Olivia, Noah... 1957 First Year 2026 Last Year 2014 Peak Year #1778 Peak Rank 2K Total Count 60 Years Active 🌍 ## Meaning & Origin of Zac What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. Zac is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Zachary. It may refer to: Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac) ### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name) * English 📖 ## The Story of Zac Zac first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2014: 84 births, good for #1,781 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 42% of all recorded Zacs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,411 among baby boy names with 35 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 2K Zacs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s. ## Popularity Over Time ## Popularity by State ME WA MT ND MN WI MI NY VT NH MA OR ID SD IA IL IN OH PA NJ CT RI CA NV WY NE MO KY WV VA MD DE DC UT CO KS AR TN NC SC AK AZ NM OK LA MS AL GA HI TX FL Top 10 11-50 51-100 101-500 500+ No data 🔗 ## Variants & Related Forms of Zac Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Zac. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. * [Zach](/zach) * [Zachariah](/zachariah) * [Zachary](/zachary) * [Zachery](/zachery) * [Zack](/zack) * [Zackary](/zackary) * [Zackery](/zackery) * [Zak](/zak) * [Zechariah](/zechariah) ⭐ ## Notable people named Zac A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. * ●Zac Alexander (born 1989), Australian professional squash player * ●Zac Brooks (born 1993), American National Football League player * ●Zac Brown (born 1978), lead singer and guitarist of the American country music band Zac Brown Band * ●Zac Champion (born 1984), American football player * ●Zac Clarke (born 1990), Australian rules footballer * ●Zac Curtis (born 1992), American Major League Baseball pitcher * ●Zac Dalpe (born 1989), Canadian National Hockey League player * ●Zac Dawson (born 1986), Australian rules footballer Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac) 🎶 ## Names that sound like Zac Phonetically similar names — useful when Zac is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. * [Zach](/zach) * [Zack](/zack) * [Zak](/zak) * Zaq * Zag * [Zeke](/zeke) * Zook * [Zeek](/zeek) * Zick * Zik * Zic * Xic Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. ❓ ## Frequently Asked Questions about Zac What does the name Zac mean? Zac is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Zachary. It may refer to: What is the origin of the name Zac? Zac has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English. How popular is Zac in 2026? In 2026, Zac ranks #3,411 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year. When was Zac most popular? Zac reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #1,778 that year with 84 babies given the name. In which U.S. states is Zac most popular? Zac has historically been most popular in New York, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zac. Is Zac a unisex name? In U.S. Social Security records, Zac is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name. What names go well with Zac? Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zac include Anita, Hendrik, Gregery. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data. What are nicknames or variants of Zac? Common variants and related forms of Zac include Zach, Zachariah, Zachary, Zachery, Zack, Zackary. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms. ## Similar Names [👦AnitaPeak #1778](/anita)[👦HendrikPeak #1778](/hendrik)[👦GregeryPeak #1778](/gregery)[👦RaymiePeak #1778](/raymie)[👦JefrePeak #1778](/jefre)[👦LenonPeak #1777](/lenon)[👦ZachoryPeak #1777](/zachory)[👦RoshanPeak #1777](/roshan) ## About the name Zac Zac is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Zac's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #1,778\. Use the chart and map above to compare Zac's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices. ### Continue exploring * [ Top names of 2014 → ](/year/2014) * [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s) * [ Names starting with "Z" → ](/letter/z) * [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys) * [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026) Data sources * Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships. * Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms). * Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). * Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/). * Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.