Zechariah Boy

Popularity: #665 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzeh-KAR-ee-uh / zɛˈkɛrɪə

Hebrew

Meaning

God remembers

Historical & Cultural Background

Zechariah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root 'zakar,' meaning 'to remember.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Zechariah is a prophet and a figure in the lineage of King David. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and has historical significance in Jewish tradition.

Trend Summary

Zechariah has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

IsaiahJeremiahNehemiahJosiahElijahUriahMalachiObadiah

Variants

  • Zachariah
  • Zachary

International Variants

  • Zacarías (Spanish)
  • Zacharias (German)
  • Zacharie (French)

Famous people named Zechariah

Zechariah Sitchin was an author known for his works on ancient astronauts and Sumerian history.

Zechariah Chafee was a prominent American lawyer and legal scholar recognized for his contributions to civil liberties.

Zechariah Johnson was a notable American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Zechariah T. Smith was a significant figure in the field of education and served as a university president.

Fictional characters named Zechariah

Zechariah is a character in the Bible, known as a prophet who received visions.

Zechariah is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Prince Valiant,' serving as a wise advisor.

Sibling Suggestions

ZacharyZaneZebulonZionZekeZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zechariah was first seen in the United States in 1971. Zechariah has ranked as high as #1004 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Zechariah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zechariah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 32
16%
TX 30
15%
FL 24
12%
GA 19
9%
TN 12
6%
PA 12
6%
NC 11
5%
IN 10
5%
AL 7
3%
NY 7
3%
IL 6
3%
KS 5
2%
LA 5
2%
MI 5
2%
VA 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19717
197212
197316
197417
197520
197636
197733
197839
197937
198059
198173
198270
198374
198471
198576
198697
198797
198896
1989153
1990157
1991175
1992216
1993242
1994229
1995201
1996235
1997194
1998240
1999232
2000269
2001295
2002285
2003280
2004309
2005338
2006337
2007364
2008369
2009343
2010369
2011325
2012363
2013360
2014385
2015394
2016326
2017323
2018308
2019279
2020241
2021251
2022227
2023254
2024261