Zeth Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZeth / zɛθHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'gift of God'; English: variant of Seth
Historical & Cultural Background
Zeth is often considered a variant of the name Seth, which has biblical origins. In Hebrew tradition, Seth is recognized as the third son of Adam and Eve. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with themes of creation and divinity. As a modern name, Zeth has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Zeth is relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zethan
- Zethaniel
International Variants
- Seth (English)
- Set (Egyptian)
Famous people named Zeth
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Fictional characters named Zeth
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zeth was first seen in the United States in 1977. Zeth has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Zeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zeth (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 |