Zacheriah
Every Zacheriah since 1977 — 650 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zacheriah
Zacheriah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,875 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 650 American babies have been named Zacheriah. Its peak came in 1991, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Zacheriah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zacheriah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,875 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #14,037 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,983 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,729 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,746 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,716 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,316 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,545 |
| 2013 | 12 | #7,006 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,537 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,250 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,919 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2007 | 26 | #4,006 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,220 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,194 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,242 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,613 |
| 2002 | 10 | #7,035 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,971 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,148 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,189 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,464 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,330 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,237 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zacheriah in 2025?
Zacheriah ranked #13,875 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zacheriah?
650 babies have been named Zacheriah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zacheriah most popular?
Zacheriah peaked in 1991, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Zacheriah a boy or girl name?
Zacheriah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zacheriah rising or falling?
Zacheriah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.