The name Zac, of Hebrew origin, means 'God remembers.' It is often seen as a short form of Zachary or Zacharias. Historically popular among the Amish community, Zac has gained broader recognition in recent years. In pop culture, notable figures with this name include actor Zac Efron and rugby player Zac Guildford.
The name Zac experienced a slow start with consistent numbers between 5 to 9 births per year from 1957 to 1986. It began gaining popularity in the late 1980s, peaking in 2008 with 70 births and again in 2010 with 83 births. Since then, its popularity has somewhat declined, with around 47-56 births annually from 2016 to 2023.