Zechariah
From Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (zəḵaryā, “the Lord has remembered”).
Every Zechariah since 1971 — 11,369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zechariah
Zechariah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #856 in 2025 with 285 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 11,369 American babies have been named Zechariah. Its peak came in 2015, when 394 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 Zechariah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zechariah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,255 | 285 | #856 |
| 2024 | — | — | 263 | #900 |
| 2023 | — | — | 254 | #913 |
| 2022 | — | — | 229 | #989 |
| 2021 | — | — | 251 | #915 |
| 2020 | — | — | 241 | #927 |
| 2019 | — | — | 279 | #817 |
| 2018 | — | — | 308 | #764 |
| 2017 | — | — | 323 | #740 |
| 2016 | — | — | 327 | #747 |
| 2015 | — | — | 394 | #657 |
| 2014 | — | — | 385 | #667 |
| 2013 | — | — | 360 | #672 |
| 2012 | — | — | 364 | #655 |
| 2011 | — | — | 325 | #706 |
| 2010 | — | — | 369 | #654 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,689 | 344 | #702 |
| 2008 | — | — | 369 | #659 |
| 2007 | — | — | 364 | #660 |
| 2006 | — | — | 337 | #675 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,174 | 338 | #647 |
| 2004 | — | — | 309 | #662 |
| 2003 | — | — | 280 | #692 |
| 2002 | — | — | 285 | #656 |
| 2001 | — | — | 295 | #636 |
| 2000 | — | — | 269 | #666 |
| 1995 | — | — | 201 | #762 |
| 1990 | — | — | 157 | #817 |
| 1985 | — | — | 76 | #1,065 |
| 1980 | — | — | 59 | #1,203 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,287 |
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Famous people named Zechariah
- Zechariah Religious figure · -90–100
- Zechariah Religious figure · -550–-401
- Zechariah of Israel Politician · -800–-752
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zechariah mean?
From Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (zəḵaryā, “the Lord has remembered”).
How popular is the name Zechariah in 2025?
Zechariah ranked #856 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 285 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zechariah?
11,369 babies have been named Zechariah in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zechariah most popular?
Zechariah peaked in 2015, when 394 newborns received the name.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Zechariah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zechariah rising or falling?
Zechariah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zechariah?
Well-known people named Zechariah include Zechariah (religious figure), Zechariah (religious figure), Zechariah of Israel (politician).