Seth
girl nameSeth entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #2723 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#2723
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6804 |
| 1970s | #5207 |
| 1980s | #4427 |
| 1990s | #8731 |
| 2000s | #10731 |
| 2010s | #16608 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Seth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Seth alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Seth in 2025?
- Seth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Seth most popular?
- Seth peaked in 1981, reaching #2723 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Seth with classmates?
- Seth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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