Total births
1,132
Boys' name · since 1925
Zacarias
Zacarias has 1,132 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2929
- among boys today
- 1,132
- born since 1925
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zacarias is the #2929 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,132 recorded since 1925.
Social Security Administration records show Zacarias recorded 1,132 times among boys since 1925, holding rank #2929 nationally today, ahead of 80% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2025.
- #2929 among boys today
- 1,132 born since 1925
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zacarias is currently the #2929 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,132 born since 1925, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2929
- among boys today
- 1,132
- born since 1925
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Zacarias vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2929
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Zacarias was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
46 babies were named Zacarias in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Zacarias compares
1,132 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zacarias's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zacarias | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,132 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zacarias's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zacarias's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zacarias at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#2,929
Active since
1925
Zacarias popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Zacarias by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zacarias's strongest decade.
355 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Zacarias births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 14
1920s
14 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 80
1980s
80 births
- 1990s 136
1990s
136 births
- 2000s
2000s
254 births
- 2010s
2010s
355 births
- 2020s
2020s
213 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 355 births (31% of all-time use).
How Zacarias compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zacarias's total volume
Zacarias vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zacarias by state
Where Zacarias concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 172 | 15.2% |
| #2 | California | | 141 | 12.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 31 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Zacarias's total US births 15.2%
Even split
172 of 1,132 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zacarias? ▼
Zacarias has been given to 1,132 babies in the U.S. since 1925, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2929 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Zacarias most popular? ▼
Zacarias was most popular in the 2010s decade with 355 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Zacarias most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zacarias are Texas (172 births), California (141 births), Florida (31 births).
How long has the name Zacarias been used? ▼
Records for Zacarias go back to 1925, giving 101 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zacarias? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zachary, Zackary, Zachariah, Zachery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zacarias's data
- Zacarias's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (355 total births) through the 2020s (213) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zacariass (172 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zacarias
Nearby Names Like Zacarias
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zacarias
Zachary Boy
#194 551,752 births
Zackary Boy
#1416 31,593 births
Zachariah Boy
#568 31,238 births
Zachery Boy
#2510 29,836 births
Zackery Boy
#3547 17,748 births
Compare Zacarias side by side: Zacarias vs Zachary Zacarias vs Zackary Zacarias vs Zachariah
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Zacarias
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Oswaldo #2926
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Mikhael #2932
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1925–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zacarias: #2929 Boys' Name - 1,132 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zacarias. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zacarias draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.