Total births
33
Boys' name · since 1992
Zacheus
33 babies named Zacheus in U.S. Social Security records since 1992, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1992–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Zacheus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 33 recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zacheus has been recorded 33 times among boys since 1992, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1992 to 2013.
- 33 total births
- 1992–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
33 boys have been named Zacheus since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 33
- total births
- 1992–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Zacheus was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
8 babies were named Zacheus in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Zacheus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zacheus's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zacheus at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Zacheus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2013
- Peak year (1992)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Zacheus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zacheus's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Zacheus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
19 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 19 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zacheus? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 33 babies named Zacheus. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 8 births.
When was Zacheus most popular? ▼
Zacheus was most popular in the 2000s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Zacheus been used? ▼
Zacheus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 22 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Zacheus? ▼
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 Zacheus's data
- Zacheus's decade-level peak was the 2000s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Zacheus
Nearby Names Like Zacheus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zacheus
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 Zacheus side by side: Zacheus vs Zachary Zacheus vs Zackary Zacheus 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, 1992–2013 (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. "Zacheus: Baby Name Since 1992 - 33 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zacheus. 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 Zacheus 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.