Zaccheus: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	54	5	–	#3,337
1990s	162	16	+200%	#3,307
2000s	175	18	+8%	#3,719
2010s	91	9	-48%	#6,568
2020s (to 2025)	6	1	-89%	#11,961

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#3,337

1990s

162

+200%

#3,307

2000s

175

+8%

#3,719

2010s

-48%

#6,568

2020s (to 2025)

-89%

#11,961

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.

How old are people named Zaccheus?

The median living Zaccheus is about 24 years old; half are between 17 and 31. An estimated 500 people named Zaccheus are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Zaccheus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Zaccheus?

The median living Zaccheus is about 24 years old. Half of all living Zaccheuss are between 17 and 31 years old.

How many people named Zaccheus are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Zaccheus are alive in the United States, based on 488 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Zaccheus popularity over time

The story of Zaccheus

How old are people named Zaccheus?

Zaccheus year by year

Frequently asked questions

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