How Many People Are Named Zackariah?
Complete statistics for the name Zackariah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zackariah, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,297 people in the US, making up 1 in 254,340 Americans. The majority, 74%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,326 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zackariah Through the Generations
Zackariah saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 54 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Zackariah are young adults, with 980 under 30 and only 346 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's becoming less common as younger generations grow up.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zackariah's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zackariah
How Many People Have the Name Zackariah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,297 people in the United States currently share the name Zackariah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 254,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zackariah a Common or Rare Name?
Zackariah 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 Zackariah Mean?
Zackariah means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zackariah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zackariah Most Popular?
The name Zackariah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 54 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 Zackariah?
Approximately 1,297 people named Zackariah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,326. That works out to roughly 1 in 254,340 Americans.
Is Zackariah a rare name?
Zackariah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 254,340 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zackariah mean?
Zackariah means "creative variant of Zachariah" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Zackariah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zackariah are male and 0% are female.
When was Zackariah most popular?
Zackariah peaked in 2010 with 54 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.