Zechariah
2 countries#855 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zechariah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,369 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #855 · peaked in 2015 with 394 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
276 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2014 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
276 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 22 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zechariah’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #674 | — |
| 2007 | #658 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #658 | — |
| 2009 | #700 | ↓42 |
| 2010 | #653 | ↑47 |
| 2011 | #705 | ↓52 |
| 2012 | #654 | ↑51 |
| 2013 | #669 | ↓15 |
| 2014 | #666 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #656 | ↑10 |
| 2016 | #744 | ↓88 |
| 2017 | #736 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #763 | ↓27 |
| 2019 | #815 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #924 | ↓109 |
| 2021 | #913 | ↑11 |
| 2022 | #982 | ↓69 |
| 2023 | #911 | ↑71 |
| 2024 | #899 | ↑12 |
| 2025 | #855 | ↑44 |
Frequently asked questions about Zechariah
Is Zechariah a popular name?
Yes — Zechariah currently ranks #855 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zechariah more common for boys or girls?
Zechariah is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zechariah most popular?
Zechariah peaked in 2015 in United States, with 394 recorded births that year.
Is Zechariah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zechariah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3963 in 1971 to #855 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zechariah?
At least 11,645 babies have been recorded with the name Zechariah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Zechariah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zechariah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Zechariah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zechariah include Jeremias, Santana, Evren, Avyaan.
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