Rising since 1985, #855 for boys today.
Popularity of Zechariah since 1971
Babies named Zechariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 217 |
| 1980s | 866 |
| 1990s | 2,121 |
| 2000s | 3,190 |
| 2010s | 3,434 |
| 2020s | 1,523 |
Meaning & origin
Zechariah is a biblical name with deep roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Although it has been in modern use since at least 1971, it has never reached the top tiers of popularity. In 2025, it ranked 855th, with about 1 in 5,993 newborn boys receiving the name. Its usage has been steadily rising since 1985, with a peak in 2015. The name is most common in Mississippi, Alabama, and Oklahoma, reflecting a preference in the southern United States. As a longer, more formal variant of Zachary, Zechariah offers a traditional and religiously significant option.
Zechariah is a Hebrew name (זְכַרְיָה) meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several figures, most notably the prophet Zechariah, author of the Book of Zechariah. The name was also borne by the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. It has been used among Jews and Christians for centuries, and its English form Zachary became more common in the modern era.
Where Zechariah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zach, Zeke, Zac
Sibling names for Zechariah
Names that share Zechariah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abigail, Elizabeth, Hannah, Miriam, Rebecca, Anaiah, Athaliah, Azaliah, Hananiah, Shemaiah, Hephzibah
Brothers: Jeremiah, Josiah, Malachi, Nathaniel, Obadiah, Azael, Enoch, Jeriah, Amaziah, Geremiah, Jaaziel, Melchizedek, Phinehas, Uzziah, Asahel, Jahaziel, Jedaiah, Nahshon, Nemiah, Azarel, Hezakiah, Nehemyah
Names like Zechariah
Names whose popularity has moved with Zechariah's over the last 50 years.
