Seth
How to say it: SETH · /sɛθ/
Appointed, placed; third son of Adam in the Bible, from Hebrew 'Sheth' meaning set or appointed.
Seth was the 559th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 505 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #700 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #559 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 505 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,565 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #700 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity climbed toward the 2000s when Seth found its widest use. It has fallen well off that level since and is set to ease lower.
What goes with it
Clipped and breathy with a strong biblical character. Abel feels close in style and Judah echoes the same roots.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Seth is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #295.
Famous people named Seth
- Seth MacFarlane (born 1973)American writer, actor, and producer
- Seth Rogen (born 1982)Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker
- Seth Green (born 1974)American actor
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