Zacchaeus
Boy name · #2379 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zacchaeus? In official American birth records, Zacchaeus has been tracked continuously since 1974, giving it 51 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zacchaeus against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zacchaeus in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zacchaeus is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Zacchaeus is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Zacchaeus?
In official American birth records, the name Zacchaeus first appeared in 1974 (over 51 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 51 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.