Seth Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationseth / sɛθHebrew; Egyptian
Meaning
Hebrew: 'appointed'; Egyptian: 'the sixth'
Historical & Cultural Background
Seth is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the biblical figure Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve. In Egyptian mythology, Seth is a god associated with chaos and storms. The name has been used in various cultures and has maintained popularity over centuries, particularly in Judeo-Christian contexts.
Trend Summary
Seth has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sethe
- Sethie
International Variants
- Set (Egyptian)
- Seth (English)
Famous people named Seth
Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor and filmmaker known for his roles in comedy films such as 'Superbad' and 'Pineapple Express'.
Seth Green is an American actor and producer, recognized for his work on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Robot Chicken'.
Seth MacFarlane is an American animator, writer, and producer, best known for creating the animated series 'Family Guy'.
Seth Meyers is an American comedian and television host, known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'.
Fictional characters named Seth
Seth is a character in the film 'The Mummy', portrayed as a god of chaos.
Seth Clearwater is a character in the 'Twilight' series, known as a member of the Quileute tribe.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Seth was first seen in the United States in 1880. Seth has ranked as high as #104 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, 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)
Top States for Seth (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 58 | |
CA | 49 | |
OH | 29 | |
FL | 28 | |
NY | 26 | |
IN | 25 | |
GA | 20 | |
PA | 19 | |
NC | 16 | |
VA | 15 | |
UT | 13 | |
AR | 13 | |
MO | 13 | |
AZ | 11 | |
SC | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 25 |
1881 | 35 |
1882 | 31 |
1883 | 26 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 34 |
1886 | 23 |
1887 | 18 |
1888 | 30 |
1889 | 27 |
1890 | 15 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 29 |
1893 | 15 |
1894 | 14 |
1895 | 18 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 19 |
1898 | 14 |
1899 | 11 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 15 |
1902 | 10 |
1903 | 18 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 17 |
1906 | 17 |
1907 | 20 |
1908 | 20 |
1909 | 23 |
1910 | 15 |
1911 | 22 |
1912 | 41 |
1913 | 66 |
1914 | 67 |
1915 | 80 |
1916 | 84 |
1917 | 81 |
1918 | 100 |
1919 | 86 |
1920 | 109 |
1921 | 109 |
1922 | 95 |
1923 | 94 |
1924 | 83 |
1925 | 96 |
1926 | 82 |
1927 | 68 |
1928 | 74 |
1929 | 64 |
1930 | 55 |
1931 | 56 |
1932 | 66 |
1933 | 70 |
1934 | 71 |
1935 | 56 |
1936 | 52 |
1937 | 60 |
1938 | 65 |
1939 | 61 |
1940 | 57 |
1941 | 70 |
1942 | 82 |
1943 | 84 |
1944 | 63 |
1945 | 77 |
1946 | 91 |
1947 | 90 |
1948 | 100 |
1949 | 138 |
1950 | 132 |
1951 | 119 |
1952 | 129 |
1953 | 176 |
1954 | 215 |
1955 | 215 |
1956 | 245 |
1957 | 261 |
1958 | 316 |
1959 | 293 |
1960 | 340 |
1961 | 328 |
1962 | 314 |
1963 | 291 |
1964 | 348 |
1965 | 323 |
1966 | 343 |
1967 | 395 |
1968 | 525 |
1969 | 580 |
1970 | 795 |
1971 | 781 |
1972 | 867 |
1973 | 1,137 |
1974 | 1,410 |
1975 | 1,866 |
1976 | 2,098 |
1977 | 2,288 |
1978 | 2,504 |
1979 | 2,840 |
1980 | 3,050 |
1981 | 3,137 |
1982 | 2,907 |
1983 | 2,857 |
1984 | 2,911 |
1985 | 2,821 |
1986 | 2,981 |
1987 | 3,338 |
1988 | 3,492 |
1989 | 3,635 |
1990 | 3,559 |
1991 | 3,812 |
1992 | 3,912 |
1993 | 4,060 |
1994 | 4,135 |
1995 | 3,911 |
1996 | 3,886 |
1997 | 4,043 |
1998 | 4,587 |
1999 | 6,304 |
2000 | 6,717 |
2001 | 6,223 |
2002 | 5,740 |
2003 | 5,256 |
2004 | 5,188 |
2005 | 4,713 |
2006 | 4,328 |
2007 | 3,768 |
2008 | 3,283 |
2009 | 2,945 |
2010 | 2,383 |
2011 | 2,094 |
2012 | 1,815 |
2013 | 1,596 |
2014 | 1,506 |
2015 | 1,350 |
2016 | 1,168 |
2017 | 1,066 |
2018 | 860 |
2019 | 830 |
2020 | 687 |
2021 | 605 |
2022 | 649 |
2023 | 562 |
2024 | 530 |