Seth
boy name#581 in 2025Seth entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #63 in 2000, ranks #581 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#581
rank today
#63
peak (2000)
505
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #333 |
| 1890s | #500 |
| 1900s | #559 |
| 1910s | #649 |
| 1920s | #695 |
| 1930s | #797 |
| 1940s | #710 |
| 1950s | #527 |
| 1960s | #408 |
| 1970s | #174 |
| 1980s | #97 |
| 1990s | #93 |
| 2000s | #94 |
| 2010s | #269 |
| 2020s | #509 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Seth has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 156,000 people named Seth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Seth alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 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 ranks #581 among US boy names in 2025, with 505 babies given the name.
- When was the name Seth most popular?
- Seth peaked in 2000, reaching #63 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Seth with classmates?
- Seth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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