Zacharia
Every Zacharia since 1971 — 1,758 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zacharia
Zacharia is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,599 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,758 American babies have been named Zacharia. Its peak came in 2000, when 62 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 Zacharia stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zacharia 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,599 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,823 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,500 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,277 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,334 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,228 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,096 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,603 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,324 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,773 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,134 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,206 | 26 | #3,960 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,803 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,990 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,729 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40 | #2,989 |
| 2008 | — | — | 56 | #2,344 |
| 2007 | — | — | 53 | #2,440 |
| 2006 | — | — | 52 | #2,394 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,466 |
| 2004 | 6 | #16,063 | 40 | #2,695 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,728 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57 | #1,972 |
| 2001 | — | — | 43 | #2,344 |
| 2000 | 6 | #15,004 | 56 | #1,894 |
| 1995 | — | — | 50 | #1,780 |
| 1990 | — | — | 47 | #1,728 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,763 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,830 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,750 |
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Famous people named Zacharia
- Zacharia Paliashvili Composer · 1871–1933
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zacharia in 2025?
Zacharia ranked #5,599 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zacharia?
1,758 babies have been named Zacharia in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zacharia most popular?
Zacharia peaked in 2000, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Zacharia a boy or girl name?
Zacharia is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zacharia rising or falling?
Zacharia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zacharia?
Well-known people named Zacharia include Zacharia Paliashvili (composer).