Declining since 2016, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Zacharias since 1930
Babies named Zacharias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 200 |
| 1990s | 403 |
| 2000s | 511 |
| 2010s | 638 |
| 2020s | 249 |
Meaning & origin
Zacharias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, reflecting a long biblical tradition. In the United States, the name has been in use since at least 1930, though it has never been common. It reached its highest rank of 1,230 in 2016, after which its popularity has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 3,848, with approximately 1 in every 61,000 newborns named Zacharias. The name is most strongly associated with Texas and has a distinctly formal, scriptural character. While Zacharias is less common than its English counterpart Zachary, it has a timeless appeal that resonates with families seeking a traditional biblical name.
Zacharias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' In the New Testament, Zacharias is the father of John the Baptist. The name was used among early Christians and later in various European languages, though it has always been less common than its English form Zachary. In modern times, Zacharias retains a slightly formal, biblical character.
Where Zacharias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zach, Zac, Zack, Zachy
Sibling names for Zacharias
Names that share Zacharias's style, for a brother or sister.
