Zaccheus
Every Zaccheus since 1980 — 488 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaccheus
Zaccheus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,961 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 488 American babies have been named Zaccheus. Its peak came in 2001, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zaccheus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaccheus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,961 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #14,076 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,695 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,817 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,714 |
| 2015 | 5 | #14,002 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,616 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,637 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,536 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,072 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,793 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,895 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,204 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,069 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,275 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,510 |
| 2003 | 16 | #5,034 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,496 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,719 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,920 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,276 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,307 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,236 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaccheus in 2025?
Zaccheus ranked #11,961 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaccheus?
488 babies have been named Zaccheus in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaccheus most popular?
Zaccheus peaked in 2001, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Zaccheus a boy or girl name?
Zaccheus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaccheus rising or falling?
Zaccheus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.