How old is someone named Zachariah?
The average Zachariah is 25 years old.
Half of all living Zachariahs are between 13 and 35.
When was Zachariah popular?
Zachariah has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 1992.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 | 0 |
| 1920s | 50 | 0 |
| 1930s | 23 | 0 |
| 1940s | 22 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 43 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 1,901 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 5,001 | 4,700 |
| 1990s | 7,645 | 7,400 |
| 2000s | 6,641 | 6,500 |
| 2010s | 6,646 | 6,600 |
| 2020s | 3,223 | 3,200 |
How many Zachariahs are still alive?
About 30,000 Zachariahs are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 31,000 babies named Zachariah since 1880.
Nearly every Zachariah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zachariah?
About one in three living Zachariahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 32%
- Gen Z 34%
- Gen Alpha 26%
Is Zachariah an old name?
Not really. Zachariah is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zachariah will be 39 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Zachariah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Zachariahs are men.
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Zachariah's name twin is Asha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Asha's age curve is the closest match to Zachariah's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Zachariah
How old is the average Zachariah?
The average Zachariah in the US is 25 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zachariah?
About 30,000 Zachariahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 31,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Zachariah most popular?
In 1992, when about 870 baby boys were named Zachariah.
Is Zachariah a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 34% of living Zachariahs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this