Zachariah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzah-KAR-ee-uh / /zəˈkɛr.i.ə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God has remembered; English: variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
Zachariah is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which appears in the Bible as a prophet. The name has been used in various forms across cultures and languages. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Zachariah has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zachary
- Zach
- Zachy
International Variants
- Zacarías (Spanish)
- Zacharias (German)
- Zacharie (French)
Famous people named Zachariah
Zachariah Chandler was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Zachariah Wells was a Canadian poet and politician known for his contributions to Canadian literature.
Zachariah S. McGowan was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly.
Zachariah H. Smith was an American businessman and philanthropist known for his charitable work.
Fictional characters named Zachariah
Zachariah is a character in the TV series 'Supernatural,' known for his role as an angel.
Zachariah is a character in the novel 'The Book of Zachariah,' where he plays a pivotal role in the story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zachariah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Zachariah has ranked as high as #567 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Zachariah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zachariah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 80 | |
| CA | 75 | |
| FL | 40 | |
| NY | 25 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| TN | 15 | |
| PA | 13 | |
| AZ | 12 | |
| VA | 12 | |
| MI | 12 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| MN | 10 | |
| MS | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 134 |
| 1973 | 155 |
| 1974 | 159 |
| 1975 | 186 |
| 1976 | 234 |
| 1977 | 281 |
| 1978 | 302 |
| 1979 | 371 |
| 1980 | 406 |
| 1981 | 384 |
| 1982 | 459 |
| 1983 | 440 |
| 1984 | 430 |
| 1985 | 491 |
| 1986 | 498 |
| 1987 | 538 |
| 1988 | 640 |
| 1989 | 698 |
| 1990 | 757 |
| 1991 | 833 |
| 1992 | 874 |
| 1993 | 810 |
| 1994 | 809 |
| 1995 | 772 |
| 1996 | 716 |
| 1997 | 706 |
| 1998 | 687 |
| 1999 | 676 |
| 2000 | 700 |
| 2001 | 658 |
| 2002 | 660 |
| 2003 | 688 |
| 2004 | 620 |
| 2005 | 667 |
| 2006 | 691 |
| 2007 | 640 |
| 2008 | 650 |
| 2009 | 657 |
| 2010 | 603 |
| 2011 | 581 |
| 2012 | 643 |
| 2013 | 754 |
| 2014 | 667 |
| 2015 | 746 |
| 2016 | 710 |
| 2017 | 705 |
| 2018 | 607 |
| 2019 | 619 |
| 2020 | 552 |
| 2021 | 540 |
| 2022 | 565 |
| 2023 | 490 |
| 2024 | 512 |