Zacchaeus
Boy name · #2379 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
In 2025, 58 baby boys were named Zacchaeus, placing it at #2379 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2528, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,034 boys born in 2025 was named Zacchaeus.
The 51-year story
Zacchaeus first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 71 boys were named Zacchaeus — good for #1717 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Zacchaeus per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Zacchaeus in class?
Zacchaeus scores 76 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Zacchaeus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zacchaeus is most common
Geography matters for names, and Zacchaeus is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Zacchaeuss were TX (13), CA (6), FL (6), TN (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Zacchaeus
Statistically, parents drawn to Zacchaeus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Matheus, Mateus, Zacarias, Marius, and Angus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zacchaeus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2363 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2789 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2113 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3053 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3121 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2190 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2364 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2796 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2637 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2838 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2528 |
| 2014 | 46 | #2622 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2424 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2185 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2035 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2212 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2252 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2432 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2139 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2062 |
| 2005 | 63 | #1983 |
| 2004 | 66 | #1857 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1717 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2092 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1935 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zacchaeus a popular boy name?
Zacchaeus ranked #2379 among boys in 2025 with 58 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2528.
When was the name Zacchaeus most popular?
Zacchaeus peaked in 2003, when 71 American boys received the name (ranked #1717 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zacchaeus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,034 newborn American boys was named Zacchaeus. It scores 76/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.