Seth Boy

Popularity: #511 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: seth /sɛθ/

Origin: Hebrew; Egyptian

Meaning: Hebrew: 'appointed'; Egyptian: 'the sixth'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Seth has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "שֵׁת" (Shet), which means "appointed" or "placed." In the biblical context, Seth is known as the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the death of Abel, as recounted in the Book of Genesis. The name entered the English language through the Latin "Seth," which was adopted from the Greek "Σήθ" (Sēth), a transliteration of the Hebrew form.

This transition reflects the broader historical movement of biblical texts from Hebrew to Greek and subsequently to Latin, ultimately influencing the vernacular languages of Europe, including English. Seth's significance in biblical history is notable, as he is often viewed as a symbol of hope and continuity for humanity after the fall of Adam and Eve.

His lineage is traced in the genealogies of the Bible, particularly in Genesis 5, where he is presented as the ancestor of Noah, thus playing a crucial role in the narrative of human history according to Judeo-Christian tradition. The name has been borne by various saints and figures throughout history, further embedding it within the religious and cultural fabric of Western civilization.

Culturally, the name Seth has been associated with themes of resilience and divine appointment, resonating with the idea of being chosen for a purpose. This has allowed the name to endure through centuries, maintaining its presence in various cultures and languages.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Sethe" have appeared in historical texts, though they are less common. The name's biblical origins and its connections to foundational narratives in religious texts have contributed to its lasting significance in both religious and secular contexts.

Famous people named Seth

In this section, you will find notable people named Seth. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Seth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Seth who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Seth Rogen is an actor, comedian, and filmmaker best known for Superbad, Pineapple Express, and This Is the End.

Seth Meyers is a comedian, writer, and television host best known for Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Weekend Update.

Seth Green is an actor, producer, and writer best known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Austin Powers, and Robot Chicken.

Seth MacFarlane is a writer, producer, and voice actor best known for Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Orville.

Seth Curry is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fictional characters named Seth

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Seth is a fictional character from the film The Mummy. He is an ancient Egyptian god associated with chaos and storms, often depicted as an antagonist in the story.

Seth is a fictional character from the animated series The Legend of Korra. They are a member of the Red Lotus and play a significant role in the conflict against the protagonists.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Seth, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EveNoahLeviIsaacMosesAaron

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Seth. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Seth was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Seth has ranked as high as #105 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Seth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Seth is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Seth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Seth.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 505 505 0
2024 535 535 0
2023 562 562 0
2022 651 651 0
2021 607 607 0
2020 688 688 0
2019 831 831 0
2018 860 860 0
2017 1,066 1,066 0
2016 1,169 1,169 0
2015 1,351 1,351 0
2014 1,511 1,506 5
2013 1,601 1,596 5
2012 1,815 1,815 0
2011 2,099 2,094 5
2010 2,383 2,383 0
2009 2,945 2,945 0
2008 3,288 3,283 5
2007 3,777 3,768 9
2006 4,341 4,328 13
2005 4,720 4,713 7
2004 5,216 5,188 28
2003 5,264 5,256 8
2002 5,751 5,740 11
2001 6,232 6,223 9
2000 6,725 6,717 8
1999 6,311 6,305 6
1998 4,593 4,587 6
1997 4,051 4,043 8
1996 3,900 3,886 14
1995 3,919 3,911 8
1994 4,142 4,135 7
1993 4,074 4,060 14
1992 3,926 3,913 13
1991 3,828 3,812 16
1990 3,572 3,561 11
1989 3,644 3,633 11
1988 3,512 3,493 19
1987 3,353 3,339 14
1986 3,001 2,980 21
1985 2,840 2,821 19
1984 2,931 2,911 20
1983 2,873 2,857 16
1982 2,928 2,908 20
1981 3,170 3,137 33
1980 3,066 3,050 16
1979 2,856 2,840 16
1978 2,521 2,504 17
1977 2,304 2,288 16
1976 2,106 2,097 9
1975 1,878 1,866 12
1974 1,418 1,410 8
1973 1,136 1,136 0
1972 874 867 7
1971 781 781 0
1970 795 795 0
1969 580 580 0
1968 525 525 0
1967 400 395 5
1966 342 342 0
1965 323 323 0
1964 348 348 0
1963 291 291 0
1962 314 314 0
1961 329 329 0
1960 340 340 0
1959 294 294 0
1958 315 315 0
1957 261 261 0
1956 245 245 0
1955 215 215 0
1954 215 215 0
1953 176 176 0
1952 129 129 0
1951 119 119 0
1950 132 132 0
1949 138 138 0
1948 100 100 0
1947 90 90 0
1946 91 91 0
1945 77 77 0
1944 63 63 0
1943 84 84 0
1942 82 82 0
1941 70 70 0
1940 57 57 0
1939 61 61 0
1938 65 65 0
1937 60 60 0
1936 52 52 0
1935 56 56 0
1934 71 71 0
1933 70 70 0
1932 66 66 0
1931 56 56 0
1930 55 55 0
1929 64 64 0
1928 74 74 0
1927 68 68 0
1926 82 82 0
1925 96 96 0
1924 83 83 0
1923 94 94 0
1922 95 95 0
1921 109 109 0
1920 109 109 0
1919 86 86 0
1918 100 100 0
1917 81 81 0
1916 84 84 0
1915 80 80 0
1914 67 67 0
1913 66 66 0
1912 41 41 0
1911 22 22 0
1910 15 15 0
1909 23 23 0
1908 20 20 0
1907 20 20 0
1906 17 17 0
1905 17 17 0
1904 14 14 0
1903 18 18 0
1902 10 10 0
1901 15 15 0
1900 27 27 0
1899 11 11 0
1898 14 14 0
1897 19 19 0
1896 11 11 0
1895 18 18 0
1894 14 14 0
1893 15 15 0
1892 29 29 0
1891 22 22 0
1890 15 15 0
1889 27 27 0
1888 30 30 0
1887 18 18 0
1886 23 23 0
1885 34 34 0
1884 21 21 0
1883 26 26 0
1882 31 31 0
1881 35 35 0
1880 25 25 0

Top States for Seth (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 58
12%
CA 49
10%
OH 29
6%
FL 28
6%
NY 26
5%
IN 25
5%
GA 20
4%
PA 19
4%
NC 16
3%
VA 15
3%
UT 13
3%
AR 13
3%
MO 13
3%
NJ 12
2%
MD 11
2%
AZ 11
2%
SC 11
2%
ID 10
2%
IL 10
2%
TN 10
2%
MI 9
2%
WA 9
2%
KY 9
2%
IA 8
2%
AL 8
2%
MN 8
2%
OK 7
1%
OR 7
1%
MS 7
1%
KS 6
1%
ND 6
1%
WI 5
1%
LA 5
1%
MA 5
1%
NM 5
1%