This is a follow-up to my previous question on Zachary vs. Alexander. (I’ll see if I can link the poll in the comments, I would still very much appreciate votes).
But, looking just at Zachary/Zach:
What are your opinions on the name Zachary? Is it timeless or dated to the 1990s? Other general thoughts/opinions welcome! 
In my opinion, the inevitable nickname Zach makes it sound even more 1990s.
But aside from that, I do like the nickname Zach, and would not enforce “He’s only Zachary”. (In case this changes your opinion on timeless vs dated)
Thanks so much!
1 Like
Classic that peaked in 1990s 
I would assume a [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] to be born in 1990s but wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t
1 Like
I think it’s very much a classic, usable boy’s name. I wouldn’t look twice at a young Zachary.
2 Likes
Hmm, I’m conflicted. Zachary is timeless. But I’d expect a Zach to be in his late twenties, since it was so popular back then. I don’t think a baby called Zach/Zachary would be that weird, but I would think of it as kind of dated.
It doesn’t feel too dated to me maybe because I’ve met a couple of little ones over the years
1 Like
Oh I lovvvee Zachary 
I love the way it looks & the way it sounds. Even though I went to school with so many, it still doesn’t feel warn out for me! Zach is okay, it definitely feels a bit more dated than the name in full
1 Like
I think it’s been dated in the past but is making it’s way toward timelessness, if that makes sense.
Like I think it could easily fit in with the names we consider timeless and I think due to the widespread use, it could easily go in that direction.
I really enjoy it, personally!
3 Likes
I don’t think it’s too dated. I think it may have been more popular in the 90s/00s but not to the point where it feels set in that time
It’s very dated to me, but I do know a little boy named Zachary.
1 Like
It’s a bit dated to me because there were so many in my grade and those above (early 00s, late 90s). However, I don’t think this makes it unusable at all.
I will comment again ( as I have a Zachary)
Lol, so I am probably biased.
I don’t see it as dated at all, but I do agree that the name peaked in the 90’s. I feel like it’s in the same vein as classic boy names such as [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u], [name_m]Johnathan[/name_m], [name_m]Thomas[/name_m], which to me are all timeless and handsome boy names. I feel like [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] is contemporary enough to stand apart from all the [name_m]Daniels[/name_m], [name_m]Mathews[/name_m] and Joshua’s ( names that were also popular in the 90s)
I think [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] is eye catching on paper and verbally. The hard Z sound makes the name unique. ( There are not really any other Z boys names that sound as equally as warm or classic to me) so I
I feel like [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] has the strength to stand alone ( at least from all the Z names). Also, the name means ‘God remembers’ and I think this is poignant, given the fact that it’s a name you just ‘remember’ it is hard not to forget a Z name 
[name_f]My[/name_f] [name_m]Zachary[/name_m], is an intelligent, athletic, blonde, green eyed bundle of love. I have zero regrets with his name. His name will age well. It suits both a child, teen and a man.
All the girls in his school call him Zachy
P.s let me know if you need me to sell the name Alexander.
2 Likes
It seems totally timeless to me!
As someone born in the 90s,I find a little weird that the common names of my generation might be considered “dated”. I get it, but I tend to feel that way about names from the 60s/70s, not names from the 90s/00s!
That said I like Zachary/Zach – I consider it a classic! [name_m]Zachariah[/name_m] could be an alternative.
1 Like
I do associate it with the 1990s and 2000s, but I don’t consider it too dated or stale for a boy today. Like @anon25197097 said, it’s a cool and versatile name! It’s not completely timeless in my view, but it is enduring and stands the test of time.
1 Like
[name_m]Zachary[/name_m] was our boy name choice when I was pregnant with our daughter, who is named Ada. But now that we’re expecting #2, we’ve moved away from it in favor of more “vintage” names that match the style of Ada.
But I dont think [name_m]Zachary[/name_m] is unusable or too dated. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is super popular (in the US at least) and I think [name_m]Zach[/name_m] would fit right in. I do think [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] is more timeless though.
It’s a classic, but I would expect [name_m]Zach[/name_m] to be 20-30 years old.
There’s a [name_m]Zac[/name_m] on a YouTube channel for kids called Family Fun Pack, so there’s an example of a younger Zac(h) to show the nickname isn’t super dated.
I grew up with a ton of Zach/Zacks (born late 80s). But its still a classic name just one thats a dad name too right now.
I know a few Zachary/Zachs who would have been born between 2000 and 2010! It may have been more popular in the 1990s but I think it’s a nice classic name and very handsome, and would be totally wearable now.
Zachary & Zach just sound timelessy handsome to me! Perhaps that has a lot to do with Freddie Prinze Jr. in “She’s All That” 
but even if it reminds some of us of the 90’s, I still find the name very usable. 
1 Like