Total births
1,969
Boys' name · since 1974
Zacchaeus
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 1,969 babies named Zacchaeus, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2807
- among boys today
- 1,969
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zacchaeus is the #2807 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,969 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zacchaeus has been recorded 1,969 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #2807 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #2807 among boys today
- 1,969 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zacchaeus is currently the #2807 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,969 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2807
- among boys today
- 1,969
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Zacchaeus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2807
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Zacchaeus was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
71 babies were named Zacchaeus in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Zacchaeus compares
1,969 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Zacchaeus's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zacchaeus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,969 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 71 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zacchaeus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zacchaeus's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 71, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zacchaeus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#2,807
Active since
1974
Zacchaeus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Zacchaeus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zacchaeus's strongest decade.
612 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Zacchaeus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 115
1980s
115 births
- 1990s
1990s
375 births
- 2000s
2000s
612 births
- 2010s
2010s
520 births
- 2020s
2020s
314 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 612 births (31% of all-time use).
How Zacchaeus 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 Zacchaeus's total volume
Zacchaeus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zacchaeus by state
Where Zacchaeus concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 163 | 8.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 76 | 3.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 68 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 64 | 3.3% |
| #5 | California | | 46 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 46 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 27 | 1.4% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 25 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Zacchaeus's total US births 8.3%
Even split
163 of 1,969 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Zacchaeus appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zacchaeus? ▼
1,969 babies have been named Zacchaeus since 1974. It currently ranks #2807 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 71 births.
When was Zacchaeus most popular? ▼
Zacchaeus was most popular in the 2000s decade with 612 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Zacchaeus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zacchaeus are Texas (163 births), Georgia (76 births), North Carolina (68 births).
How long has the name Zacchaeus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zacchaeus since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zacchaeus? ▼
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 Zacchaeus's data
- Zacchaeus's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (612 total births) through the 2020s (314) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zacchaeuss (163 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 Zacchaeus
Nearby Names Like Zacchaeus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zacchaeus
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 Zacchaeus side by side: Zacchaeus vs Zachary Zacchaeus vs Zackary Zacchaeus vs Zachariah
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Zacchaeus: #2807 Boys' Name - 1,969 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zacchaeus. 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 Zacchaeus 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.