The Most Popular Boy Baby Names From 1988 Starting On Z.
Looking for a boy baby name starting on Z? These were the 100 most popular names
from 1988 - sorted by popularity. Click on a name to learn more. The rank next to each name is the position on the overall top list for boys
this specific year.
| Rank | Name | How Unique? | Total births this year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Zachary | 1 in 112 (0.89%) | 15,863 |
| 268 | Zachery | 1 in 2,097 (0.05%) | 850 |
| 329 | Zachariah | 1 in 2,888 (0.03%) | 617 |
| 350 | Zackary | 1 in 3,211 (0.03%) | 555 |
| 476 | Zackery | 1 in 5,450 (0.02%) | 327 |
| 480 | Zane | 1 in 5,501 (0.02%) | 324 |
| 1210 | Zakary | 1 in 49,505 (0%) | 36 |
| 1226 | Zechariah | 1 in 50,919 (0%) | 35 |
| 1276 | Zack | 1 in 55,693 (0%) | 32 |
| 1545 | Zachry | 1 in 89,108 (0%) | 20 |
| 1546 | Zaid | 1 in 89,108 (0%) | 20 |
| 1585 | Zev | 1 in 93,798 (0%) | 19 |
| 1714 | Zain | 1 in 111,385 (0%) | 16 |
| 1807 | Zebulon | 1 in 127,297 (0%) | 14 |
| 1949 | Zalman | 1 in 148,514 (0%) | 12 |
| 2383 | Zeke | 1 in 254,595 (0%) | 7 |
| 2618 | Zachari | 1 in 297,027 (0%) | 6 |
| 2619 | Zvi | 1 in 297,027 (0%) | 6 |
| 3043 | Zenas | 1 in 356,433 (0%) | 5 |
| 3044 | Zion | 1 in 356,433 (0%) | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
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