Zechariah
boy name#855 in 2025Zechariah entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #635 in 2001, ranks #855 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1971–2025
#855
rank today
#635
peak (2001)
285
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2217 |
| 1980s | #1016 |
| 1990s | #727 |
| 2000s | #664 |
| 2010s | #706 |
| 2020s | #914 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zechariah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Zechariah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zechariah alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zechariah in 2025?
- Zechariah ranks #855 among US boy names in 2025, with 285 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zechariah most popular?
- Zechariah peaked in 2001, reaching #635 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zechariah with classmates?
- Zechariah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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