Total births
725
Boys' name · since 1982
Zedekiah
725 babies named Zedekiah in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 2019. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3828
- among boys today
- 725
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zedekiah is the #3828 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 725 recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zedekiah has been recorded 725 times among boys since 1982, currently ranked #3828 nationally and more common than 73% 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 1982 to 2025.
- #3828 among boys today
- 725 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zedekiah is currently the #3828 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 725 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3828
- among boys today
- 725
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Zedekiah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3828
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Zedekiah was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
43 babies were named Zedekiah in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Zedekiah compares
725 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Zedekiah's all-time total is 98% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zedekiah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 725 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zedekiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zedekiah's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zedekiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,828
Active since
1982
Zedekiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Zedekiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zedekiah's strongest decade.
306 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Zedekiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 75
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
159 births
- 2010s
2010s
306 births
- 2020s
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 306 births (42% of all-time use).
How Zedekiah 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 Zedekiah's total volume
Zedekiah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zedekiah by state
Where Zedekiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Zedekiah's total US births 3.9%
Even split
28 of 725 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zedekiah? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 725 babies named Zedekiah. Today it holds rank #3828 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 43 births.
When was Zedekiah most popular? ▼
Zedekiah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 306 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Zedekiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zedekiah are California (28 births), Texas (22 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Zedekiah been used? ▼
Records for Zedekiah go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zedekiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zedrick, Zed, Zedric, Zeddicus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zedekiah's data
- Zedekiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (306 total births) through the 2020s (180) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zedekiahs (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zedekiah
Nearby Names Like Zedekiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zedekiah
Zedrick Boy
#12591 471 births
Zed Boy
#5913 454 births
Zedric Boy
#12621 221 births
Zeddicus Boy
#13519 95 births
Zeddie Boy
63 births
Compare Zedekiah side by side: Zedekiah vs Zedrick Zedekiah vs Zed Zedekiah vs Zedric
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zedekiah
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Zedekiah: #3828 Boys' Name - 725 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zedekiah. 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 Zedekiah 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.