How old is someone named Zechariah?
The average Zechariah is 20 years old.
Half of all living Zechariahs are between 11 and 28.
When was Zechariah popular?
Most of the Zechariahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2015 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 217 | 200 |
| 1980s | 866 | 810 |
| 1990s | 2,121 | 2,100 |
| 2000s | 3,203 | 3,200 |
| 2010s | 3,434 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 1,528 | 1,500 |
How many Zechariahs are still alive?
About 11,000 Zechariahs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Zechariah since 1971.
Nearly every Zechariah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zechariah?
About two in five living Zechariahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 19%
- Gen Z 44%
- Gen Alpha 35%
Is Zechariah an old name?
Not really. Zechariah is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zechariah will be 34 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Zechariahs are men.
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Zechariah's name twin is Daniella. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Daniella's age curve is the closest match to Zechariah's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Zechariah
How old is the average Zechariah?
The average Zechariah in the US is 20 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zechariah?
About 11,000 Zechariahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Zechariah most popular?
In 2015, when about 390 baby boys were named Zechariah.
Is Zechariah a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 44% of living Zechariahs, 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