Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pure, innocent, or clean.
Origin and history
Zacchaeus is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew Zakkai. It is best known from the New Testament account of a tax collector in Jericho who climbed a tree to see Jesus. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice primarily used by parents seeking a traditional biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,969 babies in the United States have been named Zacchaeus since 1880. It ranks #2899 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1613.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.4 %)
- GA (13.7 %)
- NC (12.3 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 375 |
| 2000-2010 | 612 |
| 2010-2019 | 520 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Nicknames
Zac, Zach, Zack
Fun facts
- The name is famous for the Gospel story of Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore-fig tree to view Jesus passing through Jericho.
- It derives from the Hebrew name Zakkai, meaning clean, pure, or innocent.