Zacariah
Every Zacariah since 1975 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zacariah
Zacariah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,233 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 469 American babies have been named Zacariah. Its peak came in 2008, when 21 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 Zacariah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zacariah 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,233 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,864 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,901 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,276 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,570 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,485 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,773 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,140 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,124 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,713 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,725 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,544 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,994 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #6,027 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,791 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,424 | 16 | #5,762 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,989 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,296 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #5,030 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,523 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,708 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,718 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,321 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,908 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,922 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,570 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,234 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,331 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zacariah in 2025?
Zacariah ranked #8,233 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zacariah?
469 babies have been named Zacariah in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zacariah most popular?
Zacariah peaked in 2008, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Zacariah a boy or girl name?
Zacariah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zacariah rising or falling?
Zacariah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.