Zeth
Zeth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed or placed; modern variant of Seth.
Origin and history
Zeth is a modern English variation of the traditional biblical name Seth, which means 'appointed' or 'placed' in Hebrew. It offers a rare, edgy twist on a classic name through the substitution of the initial consonant with 'Z'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,202 babies in the United States have been named Zeth since 1880. It ranks #3495 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- TX (49.2 %)
- CA (38.3 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- LA (2 %)
- OK (2 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 154 |
| 1990-2000 | 320 |
| 2000-2010 | 438 |
| 2010-2019 | 217 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Fun facts
- Zeth is most commonly interpreted as a stylized, contemporary spelling of the ancient name Seth.
- Fewer than 1,300 boys in the United States have been given the name Zeth since official records began in 1880.