How Many People Are Named Zacharia?

Complete statistics for the name Zacharia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zacharia
Very Rare
Hebrew

Zacharia means 'Yahweh has remembered' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1,687 people named Zacharia live in the US today, making up just 1 in 195,594 Americans. The majority, 55%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~606
Living in US
1 in 546,946
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Yahweh has remembered
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Determined Inspired
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

84,916
Worldwide Bearers
#11,764
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
36,291
🇿🇦 South Africa
11,201
🇰🇪 Kenya
10,248
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
3,893
🇸🇸 South Sudan
3,051
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,934
🇲🇼 Malawi
2,390
🇿🇲 Zambia
2,273
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,245
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,181

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,665 (99%)
♀ Female
22 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
961
Would be under 30 (55%)
780
Would be 30–60 (45%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,741 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zacharia Through the Generations

Zacharia saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 62 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most Zacharias are young adults, with 961 under 30 and 780 between 30 and 60. The name's relatively new generation status makes it stand out among older, more traditional names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 105
New York 47
Ohio 26
Texas 23
Illinois 11
Missouri 6
Florida 5
Michigan 5
Virginia 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Zacharia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zacharia's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Zacharia

How Many People Have the Name Zacharia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 606 people in the United States currently share the name Zacharia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 546,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zacharia a Common or Rare Name?

Zacharia 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 Zacharia Mean?

Zacharia means "Yahweh has remembered" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zacharia in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Zacharia Most Popular?

The name Zacharia reached peak popularity in 2000, with 62 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 Zacharia?

Approximately 606 people named Zacharia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 606. That works out to roughly 1 in 546,946 Americans.

Is Zacharia a rare name?

Zacharia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 546,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zacharia mean?

Zacharia means "Yahweh has remembered" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Zacharia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Zacharia are male and 1% are female.

When was Zacharia most popular?

Zacharia peaked in 2000 with 62 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US606
All-Time Births606
1 in X1 in 546,946
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2000
World Rank#11,764
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.