Zacchaeus
From Late Latin Zacchaeus, from Ancient Greek Ζακχαῖος (Zakkhaîos), from Hebrew זכי (zakkay), literally "pure, innocent", which came from זכה (zacha, “be clean, pure”).
Every Zacchaeus since 1974 — 1,969 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,389 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,969 American babies have been named Zacchaeus. Its peak came in 2003, when 71 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 Zacchaeus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zacchaeus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,389 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,831 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,128 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,097 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,176 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,210 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,393 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,846 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2,670 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,884 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,564 |
| 2014 | 46 | #2,658 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,460 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,208 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,057 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,238 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,285 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,463 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,163 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,081 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,007 |
| 2004 | 66 | #1,879 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,737 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,122 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1,958 |
| 2000 | 68 | #1,697 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,297 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,991 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,803 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,490 |
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Famous people named Zacchaeus
- Zacchaeus Politician · 50–100
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zacchaeus mean?
From Late Latin Zacchaeus, from Ancient Greek Ζακχαῖος (Zakkhaîos), from Hebrew זכי (zakkay), literally "pure, innocent", which came from זכה (zacha, “be clean, pure”).
How popular is the name Zacchaeus in 2025?
Zacchaeus ranked #2,389 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zacchaeus?
1,969 babies have been named Zacchaeus in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zacchaeus most popular?
Zacchaeus peaked in 2003, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Zacchaeus a boy or girl name?
Zacchaeus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zacchaeus rising or falling?
Zacchaeus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zacchaeus?
Well-known people named Zacchaeus include Zacchaeus (politician).