Zacharias Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzuh-KAR-ee-us / /zəˈkɛəriəs/Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'The Lord has remembered'; Greek: 'God remembers'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zacharias is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which appears in the Old Testament as a prophet. The name has been used in various forms across cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its association with the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. It has been a popular name in many Christian communities throughout history.
Trend Summary
Zacharias has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in religious communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zachary
- Zach
- Zachariah
International Variants
- Zacarías (Spanish)
- Zacharie (French)
- Zacharias (German)
- Zacharija (Croatian)
Famous people named Zacharias
Zacharias Janssen was a Dutch spectacle maker credited with inventing the compound microscope.
Zacharias of Mytilene was a 5th-century Christian theologian and historian.
Zacharias Alva was a notable Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress.
Zacharias Kunuk is an Inuit filmmaker known for his work on the film 'Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner'.
Fictional characters named Zacharias
Zacharias Smith is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for being a member of Dumbledore's Army.
Zacharias is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zacharias was first seen in the United States in 1930. Zacharias has ranked as high as #1329 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Zacharias has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zacharias (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 45 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 94 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 32 |