Zechariah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Zechariah has Hebrew origins, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, retaining its biblical significance. The name is associated with traits of remembrance and religious heritage. It has a strong biblical relevance and has been used throughout history in Jewish and Christian contexts.
The name Zechariah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zechariah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zechariah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2298th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 833rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 680th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 793rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28314th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Zechariah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zechariah"
Pronunciation
/ˌzɛkəˈraɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Zechariah comes from the Hebrew name זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), meaning 'the Lord has remembered.'
Meaning
the Lord has remembered
Language Evolution
Hebrew: זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), Greek: Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias), Latin: Zacharias, Old French: Zacharie, Middle English: Zacharie
Biblical Background
Zechariah is a significant biblical figure, appearing as a prophet in the Old Testament and as the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Zechariah gained popularity in Jewish and Christian communities due to its biblical associations, particularly during the medieval period.
Variants & Derivatives
Zachariah, Zacharias, Zachary, Zach
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zechariah is perceived as a traditional and religious name, often chosen for its biblical significance.
Famous People
Zechariah, the prophet in the Old Testament, Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament, Zechariah Sitchin, an author and researcher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zechariah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zechariah"
"Zechariah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2298th of 10718 | 276 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 833rd of 16616 | 2,262 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 680th of 24088 | 4,912 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 793rd of 23106 | 3,609 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28314th of 35406 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Zechariah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
58.63% 1722nd/2937 |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
60.83% 2140th/3518 |
45.15% 1826th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.84% 731st/3685 |
26.44% 1183rd/4475 |
18.41% 956th/5194 |
12.40% 783rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.38% 659th/4582 |
17.27% 892nd/5164 |
8.66% 633rd/7313 |
9.62% 718th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.84% 870th/3984 |
21.40% 960th/4487 |
10.25% 699th/6822 |
13.18% 827th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zechariah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zechariah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zechariah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.