Zacchaeus Boy

Popularity: #880 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KAY-us //zəˈkeɪəs//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: pure; innocent (Hebrew); derived from the biblical figure (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zacchaeus is derived from the Hebrew name זַכַּי (Zakkai), which means "pure" or "innocent." This name transitioned into Greek as Ζακχαῖος (Zakkhaíos) and subsequently appeared in Latin as Zacchaeus, before being adopted into English. The name is most notably recognized from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, where Zacchaeus is depicted as a tax collector who climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus as he passes through Jericho, illustrating themes of redemption and transformation.

Zacchaeus is mentioned specifically in the Gospel of Luke, dated to the 1st century CE, where his story serves as a moral lesson about repentance and acceptance. This narrative has been influential in Christian teachings, contributing to the name's enduring presence in various cultures.

The character of Zacchaeus has also been referenced in numerous artistic and literary works throughout the centuries, reinforcing his significance in Christian iconography. Culturally, the name Zacchaeus carries connotations of humility and the possibility of change, resonating with the broader themes of forgiveness and grace found in Christian doctrine.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different languages and cultures, often retaining its original meaning of purity. In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Zac or Zacchi are used, although these variations are less historically significant than the original form.

Overall, Zacchaeus remains a name steeped in religious and cultural history, symbolizing the transformative power of faith.

Fictional characters named Zacchaeus

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Zacchaeus is a fictional character from the Christian Bible, specifically the Gospel of Luke. He is a tax collector who climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus and later repents for his past actions.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zacchaeus was first seen in the United States in 1974.

Zacchaeus has ranked as high as #4005 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Zacchaeus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zacchaeus is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zacchaeus was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zacchaeus.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 58 58
2024 46 46
2023 69 69
2022 40 40
2021 38 38
2020 63 63
2019 57 57
2018 43 43
2017 47 47
2016 42 42
2015 49 49
2014 46 46
2013 51 51
2012 60 60
2011 66 66
2010 59 59
2009 58 58
2008 52 52
2007 63 63
2006 64 64
2005 63 63
2004 66 66
2003 71 71
2002 51 51
2001 56 56
2000 68 68
1999 54 54
1998 59 59
1997 43 43
1996 40 40
1995 35 35
1994 43 43
1993 32 32
1992 40 40
1991 18 18
1990 11 11
1989 22 22
1988 14 14
1987 17 17
1986 10 10
1985 12 12
1984 5 5
1983 11 11
1982 9 9
1981 6 6
1980 9 9
1979 5 5
1978 5 5
1977 9 9
1976 7 7
1974 7 7

Top States for Zacchaeus (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 10
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