Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Zacharius

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#6,714 (2003)

Total Babies

148

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#6714

Peak Rank

148

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zacharius

Zacharius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 10 Zachariuss were born — ranking #6,714 that year. As of 2026, Zacharius ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 148 Zachariuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zacharius

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zacharius

What does the name Zacharius mean?

Zacharius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zacharius in 2026?

In 2026, Zacharius ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Zacharius most popular?

Zacharius reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #6,714 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Zacharius a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zacharius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zacharius include Arnol, Din, Ashan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zacharius

Zacharius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 148 births in the dataset. Zacharius's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #6,714. Use the chart and map above to compare Zacharius'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.