BoyHebrew origin

Seth: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Appointed one, a name of quiet purpose and new beginnings.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
1
Current rank
#434
Peak
#63 in 2000

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #34918801900: #44219001910: #81519101920: #60319201930: #90719301940: #83819401950: #59419501960: #43619601970: #26919701980: #9919801990: #10219902000: #6320002005: #9120052010: #16420102015: #27220152020: #4342020#1#907

What Seth Means

Seth is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Appointed one, a name of quiet purpose and new beginnings.

How Popular Seth Is

Seth currently ranks #434 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #63 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Seth

  • Seth broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #63 in 2000.
  • Seth is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Seth has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
  • Seth is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.

Names Like Seth

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Seth

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Seth.

Questions About Seth

What does Seth mean?

Seth is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Appointed one, a name of quiet purpose and new beginnings.

How popular is Seth?

Seth currently ranks #434 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #63 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Seth come from?

Seth comes from Hebrew roots. Seth broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #63 in 2000.

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