How Many People Are Named Zacariah?
Complete statistics for the name Zacariah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zacariah, a very rare male name, is held by just 447 people in the US today, making up 1 in 738,050 Americans. The majority, 75%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 457 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zacariah Through the Generations
Zacariah peaked in popularity in 2008 with 21 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. With an average age of 22, most Zacariahs are young adults, with 341 under 30 and only 116 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zacariah's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zacariah
How Many People Have the Name Zacariah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 447 people in the United States currently share the name Zacariah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 738,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zacariah a Common or Rare Name?
Zacariah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zacariah Mean?
Zacariah means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zacariah in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Zacariah Most Popular?
The name Zacariah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zacariah?
Approximately 447 people named Zacariah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 457. That works out to roughly 1 in 738,050 Americans.
Is Zacariah a rare name?
Zacariah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 738,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zacariah mean?
Zacariah means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Zacariah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Zacariah are male and 1% are female.
When was Zacariah most popular?
Zacariah peaked in 2008 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.