Seth is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #526 in 2023 with 562 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 6,717 births ranking #63. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 85.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,040 boys born was named Seth. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Seth is a concise biblical Hebrew name meaning appointed or placed. It feels calm, strong, and quietly enduring.
The name appears early in the Book of Genesis and has remained in use for generations. Its shortness helps it feel modern, even though its roots are ancient.