Total births
2,074
Boys' name · since 1930
Zacharias
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 2,074 babies named Zacharias, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3544
- among boys today
- 2,074
- born since 1930
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
2,074 babies have been named Zacharias since 1930, making it today's #3544 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zacharias has been recorded 2,074 times among boys since 1930, currently ranked #3544 nationally and more common than 75% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2025.
- #3544 among boys today
- 2,074 born since 1930
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zacharias is currently the #3544 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 2,074 born since 1930, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3544
- among boys today
- 2,074
- born since 1930
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Zacharias vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3544
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Zacharias was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
94 babies were named Zacharias in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Zacharias compares
2,074 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
Zacharias's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zacharias | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,074 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zacharias's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zacharias splits its recorded history at 1999: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1930 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 94 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zacharias at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,544
Active since
1930
Zacharias popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Zacharias by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zacharias's strongest decade.
638 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Zacharias births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1970s 68
1970s
68 births
- 1980s 200
1980s
200 births
- 1990s
1990s
403 births
- 2000s
2000s
511 births
- 2010s
2010s
638 births
- 2020s 249
2020s
249 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 638 births (31% of all-time use).
How Zacharias 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 Zacharias's total volume
Zacharias vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zacharias by state
Where Zacharias concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 184 | 8.9% |
| #2 | California | | 132 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 36 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 34 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 20 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Nevada | | 6 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Zacharias's total US births 8.9%
Even split
184 of 2,074 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Zacharias appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zacharias? ▼
Since 1930, Social Security records show 2,074 babies named Zacharias. Today it holds rank #3544 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 94 births.
When was Zacharias most popular? ▼
Zacharias was most popular in the 2010s decade with 638 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Zacharias most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zacharias are Texas (184 births), California (132 births), Florida (36 births).
How long has the name Zacharias been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zacharias since 1930 -- 96 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zacharias? ▼
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 Zacharias's data
- Zacharias's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (638 total births) through the 2020s (249) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zachariass (184 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 Zacharias
Nearby Names Like Zacharias
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zacharias
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 Zacharias side by side: Zacharias vs Zachary Zacharias vs Zackary Zacharias vs Zachariah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zacharias
Wilfredo #3543
9,577 births · Peak 1980
Karon #3545
3,198 births · Peak 2005
Davey #3542
3,346 births · Peak 1955
Kris #3546
14,400 births · Peak 1962
Gamaliel #3541
1,950 births · Peak 2004
Zackery #3547
17,748 births · Peak 1994
Kendell #3540
4,802 births · Peak 1990
Darin #3548
32,546 births · Peak 1965
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, 1930–2025 (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. "Zacharias: #3544 Boys' Name - 2,074 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zacharias. 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 Zacharias 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.