Zachariah
Boy name · #537 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Zachariah? In official American birth records, Zachariah has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Zachariah is currently the #537 boy name in the United States — 558 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #417, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,226 boys born in 2025 was named Zachariah.
The 145-year story
Zachariah first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 874 boys were named Zachariah — good for #305 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Zachariah per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Zachariah in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zachariah is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Zachariah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Zachariah is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Zachariah is most common in NM (1.8 per 1,000), IN (0.6 per 1,000), WA (0.5 per 1,000), CA (0.5 per 1,000), AZ (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Zachariah is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Zachariah
Statistically, parents drawn to Zachariah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zechariah, Jedidiah, Johnathan, Nehemiah, and Nathanael.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zachariah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 558 | #536 |
| 2024 | 517 | #568 |
| 2023 | 490 | #585 |
| 2022 | 565 | #528 |
| 2021 | 541 | #543 |
| 2020 | 552 | #520 |
| 2019 | 620 | #473 |
| 2018 | 607 | #484 |
| 2017 | 705 | #441 |
| 2016 | 710 | #436 |
| 2015 | 747 | #417 |
| 2014 | 669 | #445 |
| 2013 | 755 | #399 |
| 2012 | 643 | #431 |
| 2011 | 582 | #458 |
| 2010 | 603 | #445 |
| 2009 | 657 | #429 |
| 2008 | 650 | #439 |
| 2007 | 640 | #436 |
| 2006 | 691 | #415 |
| 2005 | 667 | #409 |
| 2004 | 620 | #418 |
| 2003 | 688 | #378 |
| 2002 | 660 | #395 |
| 2001 | 658 | #387 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zachariah?
In official American birth records, the name Zachariah first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Zachariah a popular boy name?
Zachariah ranked #537 among boys in 2025 with 558 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #417.
When was the name Zachariah most popular?
Zachariah peaked in 1992, when 874 American boys received the name (ranked #305 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zachariah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,226 newborn American boys was named Zachariah. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.