Seth
Seth first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2000, when 6,717 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Seth popular?
Vintage Seth is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 2000.
| 2020s | 3,548 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,671 | |
| 2000s | 48,161 | |
| 1990s | 42,213 | |
| 1980s | 31,129 | |
| 1970s | 16,584 | |
| 1960s | 3,787 | |
| 1950s | 2,101 | |
| 1940s | 852 | |
| 1930s | 612 | |
| 1920s | 874 | |
| 1910s | 642 | |
| 1900s | 181 | |
| 1890s | 168 | |
| 1880s | 270 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Seth mean?
From Hebrew Shet, tied to the verb shat, 'to set, place, appoint.' Genesis 4:25 explains it through Eve's words 'God has appointed (shat) for me another child' — a biblical wordplay that is consistent with the underlying root.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seth mean?
Seth means appointed, placed. From Hebrew Shet, tied to the verb shat, 'to set, place, appoint.' Genesis 4:25 explains it through Eve's words 'God has appointed (shat) for me another child' — a biblical wordplay that is consistent with the underlying root.
What is the origin of the name Seth?
Seth is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Seth?
Seth is pronounced “SETH.”
Is Seth a boy or a girl name?
Seth is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Seth a popular name right now?
Seth is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 2000.
How popular is the name Seth?
In 2025, Seth ranked #581 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Seth most popular?
Seth was most popular in 2000, when about 6,717 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Seth?
Names similar to Seth include Nathaniel, Josiah, Ezekiel, Eli, Asher.
What names go well with Seth?
hebrew names that pair well with Seth include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.