Seth
Seth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed or placed.
Origin and history
Seth is a classic biblical name derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'appointed' or 'placed'. In the Old Testament, Seth is the third named son of Adam and Eve. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States as a understated, single-syllable masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
165,793 babies in the United States have been named Seth since 1880. It ranks #208 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #503.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.9 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- PA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 270 |
| 1890-1900 | 168 |
| 1900-1910 | 181 |
| 1910-1920 | 642 |
| 1920-1930 | 874 |
| 1930-1940 | 612 |
| 1940-1950 | 852 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,101 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,787 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,584 |
| 1980-1990 | 31,129 |
| 1990-2000 | 42,213 |
| 2000-2010 | 48,161 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,671 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,548 |
Famous people named Seth
- Seth Rogen: Actor, Comedian
- Seth MacFarlane: Animator, Actor
- Seth Meyers: Comedian, TV Host
Fun facts
- In the Book of Genesis, Eve named him Seth believing God had appointed her another child after the loss of Abel.
- Seth has been a consistent staple in American name records, staying inside the top 500 male names for decades.