Zackariah
Every Zackariah since 1973 — 1,350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zackariah
Zackariah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,536 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,350 American babies have been named Zackariah. Its peak came in 2010, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Zackariah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zackariah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,536 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,061 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,738 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,697 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,811 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,691 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,258 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,990 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,673 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,987 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,917 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,454 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,667 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,714 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,045 |
| 2010 | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,945 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,628 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,601 |
| 2006 | 52 | #2,395 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,751 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,073 |
| 2003 | 40 | #2,578 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,345 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,986 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,733 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,761 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,951 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,779 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,612 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,454 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zackariah in 2025?
Zackariah ranked #4,536 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zackariah?
1,350 babies have been named Zackariah in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zackariah most popular?
Zackariah peaked in 2010, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Zackariah a boy or girl name?
Zackariah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zackariah rising or falling?
Zackariah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.