Seth

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Seth was most popular in 2000, when 6,725 American babies were given the name — ranking #105 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,159, with 505 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 166,288 people named Seth.

Seth over time

Births per year. The dot marks Seth’s peak in 2000. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "appointed"

Names that peaked alongside Seth

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org