Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Zaccheus

Name: Popularity of the name Zaccheus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zaccheus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Zacchaeus was a man, recorded in the Gospel of Luke, a chief tax-collector at Jericho. His story includes his faith in climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus and also his generosity in giving away half of all he possessed.

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#3,617 (2001)

Total Babies

481

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2019

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#3617

Peak Rank

481

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zaccheus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Zaccheus

Zaccheus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 23 Zaccheuss were born — ranking #3,617 that year. As of 2026, Zaccheus ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 481 Zaccheuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zaccheus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaccheus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Sickies
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Succos
Takkies

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaccheus

What does the name Zaccheus mean?

How popular is Zaccheus in 2026?

In 2026, Zaccheus ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaccheus most popular?

Zaccheus reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #3,617 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zaccheus most popular?

Zaccheus has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaccheus.

Is Zaccheus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zaccheus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zaccheus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaccheus include Ahmaad, Acxel, Isauro. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaccheus

Zaccheus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 481 births in the dataset. Zaccheus's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #3,617. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaccheus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.