UK boy's name
Zacharius
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "the Lord has remembered.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zacharius is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zacharius popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Zacharius. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zacharius ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Zacharius.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zacharius as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Zacharius mean?
The name Zacharius has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name Zekharyahu, which means "the Lord has remembered." The name is composed of two parts: "zakhar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zacharius can be found in the Bible. In the Book of Luke, Zacharias is mentioned as the father of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ. According to the biblical account, Zacharias was a priest who served in the temple in Jerusalem, and his wife Elizabeth was also descended from the priestly line of Aaron.
During the Middle Ages, the name Zacharius gained popularity throughout Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was often used as a name for boys born on or around the feast day of St. Zacharias, which was celebrated on November 5th.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Zacharius. One of the earliest was Zacharias of Mitylene, a Greek historian and rhetorician who lived in the late 5th century AD. He is best known for his work "Ecclesiastical History," which chronicled the events of the Christian church during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure with the name Zacharius was Zacharias Chrysopolitanus, a 12th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian. He is renowned for his work on the lives of the saints and his commentaries on various biblical texts.
In the 16th century, Zacharius Ursinus (1534-1583) was a German theologian and one of the principal authors of the Heidelberg Catechism, a renowned Protestant statement of faith. His work had a significant impact on the development of Reformed theology.
In the realm of science, Zacharias Janssen (c. 1580-c. 1638) was a Dutch spectacle-maker who is credited with the invention of the first compound microscope, a groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for advancements in the study of microbiology and other scientific fields.
Finally, Zacharias Topelius (1818-1898) was a Finnish author, journalist, and historian. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in Finnish literature and is best known for his historical novels and children's stories, which helped to shape the national identity of Finland.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zacharius over time
The chart below shows babies named Zacharius registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zacharius, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zacharius by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zacharius was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4781 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2857 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zacharius
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Zacharius: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zacharius in the UK right now?
In 2018, Zacharius was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zacharius most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Zacharius in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zacharius?
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "the Lord has remembered.".
How many people are called Zacharius in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Zacharius across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.