Total births
907
Boys' name · since 1977
Zachari
Zachari has 907 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6284
- among boys today
- 907
- born since 1977
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zachari is the #6284 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 907 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Zachari recorded 907 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #6284 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #6284 among boys today
- 907 born since 1977
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zachari is currently the #6284 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 907 born since 1977, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6284
- among boys today
- 907
- born since 1977
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Zachari vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6284
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Zachari was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
36 babies were named Zachari in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Zachari compares
907 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Zachari's all-time total is 147% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zachari | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 907 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zachari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zachari splits its recorded history at 2002: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zachari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#6,284
Active since
1977
Zachari popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Zachari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zachari's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Zachari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
170 births
- 1990s
1990s
291 births
- 2000s
2000s
206 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s 78
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 291 births (32% of all-time use).
How Zachari 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 Zachari's total volume
Zachari vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zachari by state
Where Zachari concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Zachari's total US births 1.3%
Even split
12 of 907 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zachari? ▼
907 babies have been named Zachari since 1977. It currently ranks #6284 among boys. The peak year was 1991 with 36 births.
When was Zachari most popular? ▼
Zachari was most popular in the 1990s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Zachari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zachari are New York (12 births), Texas (10 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Zachari been used? ▼
Zachari has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zachari? ▼
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 Zachari's data
- Zachari's decade-level peak was the 1990s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Zacharis (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zachari
Nearby Names Like Zachari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zachari
Zachary Boy
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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 Zachari side by side: Zachari vs Zachary Zachari vs Zackary Zachari 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, 1977–2025 (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. "Zachari: #6284 Boys' Name - 907 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zachari. 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 Zachari 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.