Seth Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: As the third son of Adam and Eve, Seth was a replacement for his deceased brother Abel, being killed by Cain.

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A Deep Dive

Seth Overview

Meaning

Appointed, placed

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew word “shyt,” meaning “appointed” or “placed”.

Religion

Christianity, Judaism

Pronunciation

/sɛθ/

Popularity

Seth is a well-known name, especially in the United States and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Seth ranked as the 524th most popular name for boys in the USA​.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Short

Associated Traits

Spiritual, intelligent, strong, reliable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as the third son of Adam and Eve, appointed by God to replace Abel.

Name Day

December 30th
A Deep Dive

Seth Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ced, Saad, Saeed, Said, Sean, Seathe, Seb, Sethe, Shet, Sheth

Common Nicknames

Set, Sether, Sethers, Sethery, Sethtopher, Sethy, Setharoo, Sethster, Sethmeister, Sethito

Diminutives

Set, Sether, Sethy, Sethito, Setharoo, Sethster

Famous People

  • Seth MacFarlane
    (American Voice Actor)
  • Seth Rogen
    (Canadian-American Actor)
  • Seth Curry
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Seth Meyers
    (American TV Show Host)
  • Seth Green
    (American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Seth Cohen
    ("The O.C.," TV Series)
  • Seth Bullock
    ("Deadwood," TV Series)
  • Seth Brundle
    ("The Fly," Film)
  • Seth Gecko
    ("From Dusk Till Dawn," Film)
  • Seth Clearwater
    ("Twilight," Novel Series)

Places

  • Seth Community
    (West Virginia, USA)
  • Seth Ward
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Seth?

Seth means “appointed” or “placed.” Individuals named Seth often exhibit a sense of purpose and reliability.

What Is the Origin of The Name Seth?

The name Seth has ancient Hebrew origins, deriving from the Hebrew word “שֵׁת” (Shet), which means “appointed” or “placed.”

Seth Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Seth in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4882021#4762022#5242023
Top 3 Rankings#632000#651999#682001

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Seth

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023524
(-48 from 2022)
562
(-85 from 2022)
0.03069
2022476
(+12 from 2021)
647
(+42 from 2021)
0.03454
2021488
(-56 from 2020)
605
(-80 from 2020)
0.03229
2020432
(-53 from 2019)
685
(-145 from 2019)
0.03703
2019379
(-4 from 2018)
830
(-30 from 2018)
0.04319
2018375
(-55 from 2017)
860
(-205 from 2017)
0.04424
2017320
(-17 from 2016)
1065
(-101 from 2016)
0.05381
2016303
(-33 from 2015)
1166
(-184 from 2015)
0.05756
2015270
(-20 from 2014)
1350
(-155 from 2014)
0.06603
2014250
(-19 from 2013)
1505
(-90 from 2013)
0.07344
2013231
(-22 from 2012)
1595
(-220 from 2012)
0.07893
2012209
(-25 from 2011)
1815
(-279 from 2011)
0.08944
2011184
(-20 from 2010)
2094
(-288 from 2010)
0.10308
2010164
(-25 from 2009)
2382
(-563 from 2009)
0.11595
2009139
(-11 from 2008)
2945
(-338 from 2008)
0.13886
2008128
(-13 from 2007)
3283
(-485 from 2007)
0.15057
2007115
(-12 from 2006)
3768
(-559 from 2006)
0.17011
2006103
(-12 from 2005)
4327
(-386 from 2005)
0.19737
200591
(-11 from 2004)
4713
(-475 from 2004)
0.22154
200480
No change from 2003
5188
(-67 from 2003)
0.24549
200380
(-8 from 2002)
5255
(-485 from 2002)
0.25010
200272
(-4 from 2001)
5740
(-483 from 2001)
0.27774
200168
(-5 from 2000)
6223
(-494 from 2000)
0.30086
200063
(+2 from 1999)
6717
(+413 from 1999)
0.32165
199965
(+21 from 1998)
6304
(+1717 from 1998)
0.30917
199886
(+11 from 1997)
4587
(+544 from 1997)
0.22622
199797
(+6 from 1996)
4043
(+157 from 1996)
0.20237
1996103
(-7 from 1995)
3886
(-25 from 1995)
0.19394
199596
(-6 from 1994)
3911
(-224 from 1994)
0.19445
199490
(+3 from 1993)
4135
(+75 from 1993)
0.20286
199393
(+1 from 1992)
4060
(+148 from 1992)
0.19656
199294
(+5 from 1991)
3912
(+100 from 1991)
0.18636
199199
(+3 from 1990)
3812
(+252 from 1990)
0.17984
1990102
(-8 from 1989)
3560
(-75 from 1989)
0.16543
198994
(-4 from 1988)
3635
(+143 from 1988)
0.17343
198890
(-1 from 1987)
3492
(+154 from 1987)
0.17440
198789
(+8 from 1986)
3338
(+357 from 1986)
0.17116
198697
(+8 from 1985)
2981
(+160 from 1985)
0.15512
1985105
(-6 from 1984)
2821
(-90 from 1984)
0.14659
198499
(-1 from 1983)
2911
(+54 from 1983)
0.15511
198398
(+4 from 1982)
2857
(-51 from 1982)
0.15331
1982102
(-7 from 1981)
2908
(-229 from 1981)
0.15409
198195
(+4 from 1980)
3137
(+86 from 1980)
0.16844
198099
(+2 from 1979)
3051
(+211 from 1979)
0.16450
1979101
(+5 from 1978)
2840
(+336 from 1978)
0.15854
1978106
(+11 from 1977)
2504
(+216 from 1977)
0.14655
1977117
(+11 from 1976)
2288
(+190 from 1976)
0.13385
1976128
(+8 from 1975)
2098
(+232 from 1975)
0.12851
1975136
(+34 from 1974)
1866
(+456 from 1974)
0.11501
1974170
(+26 from 1973)
1410
(+273 from 1973)
0.08649
1973196
(+48 from 1972)
1137
(+269 from 1972)
0.07046
1972244
(+27 from 1971)
868
(+88 from 1971)
0.05185
1971271
(-2 from 1970)
780
(-15 from 1970)
0.04291
1970269
(+50 from 1969)
795
(+215 from 1969)
0.04174
1969319
(+14 from 1968)
580
(+55 from 1968)
0.03171
1968333
(+44 from 1967)
525
(+130 from 1967)
0.02957
1967377
(+31 from 1966)
395
(+52 from 1966)
0.02220
1966408
(+22 from 1965)
343
(+20 from 1965)
0.01887
1965430
(-1 from 1964)
323
(-25 from 1964)
0.01705
1964429
(+31 from 1963)
348
(+57 from 1963)
0.01717
1963460
(-14 from 1962)
291
(-23 from 1962)
0.01409
1962446
(-2 from 1961)
314
(-14 from 1961)
0.01494
1961444
(-8 from 1960)
328
(-12 from 1960)
0.01521
1960436
(+31 from 1959)
340
(+48 from 1959)
0.01570
1959467
(-25 from 1958)
292
(-23 from 1958)
0.01348
1958442
(+40 from 1957)
315
(+54 from 1957)
0.01462
1957482
(+2 from 1956)
261
(+15 from 1956)
0.01192
1956484
(+20 from 1955)
246
(+31 from 1955)
0.01146
1955504
(-9 from 1954)
215
No change from 1954
0.01029
1954495
(+42 from 1953)
215
(+39 from 1953)
0.01039
1953537
(+83 from 1952)
176
(+47 from 1952)
0.00879
1952620
(+27 from 1951)
129
(+10 from 1951)
0.00654
1951647
(-55 from 1950)
119
(-13 from 1950)
0.00622
1950592
(-18 from 1949)
132
(-6 from 1949)
0.00726
1949574
(+99 from 1948)
138
(+38 from 1948)
0.00766
1948673
(+50 from 1947)
100
(+10 from 1947)
0.00561
1947723
(-47 from 1946)
90
(-1 from 1946)
0.00485
1946676
(+16 from 1945)
91
(+14 from 1945)
0.00551
1945692
(+98 from 1944)
77
(+14 from 1944)
0.00561
1944790
(-90 from 1943)
63
(-21 from 1943)
0.00454
1943700
(+4 from 1942)
84
(+2 from 1942)
0.00577
1942704
(+35 from 1941)
82
(+12 from 1941)
0.00582
1941739
(+91 from 1940)
70
(+13 from 1940)
0.00558
1940830
(-54 from 1939)
57
(-4 from 1939)
0.00481
1939776
(-19 from 1938)
61
(-4 from 1938)
0.00538
1938757
(+36 from 1937)
65
(+5 from 1937)
0.00572
1937793
(+51 from 1936)
60
(+8 from 1936)
0.00549
1936844
(-10 from 1935)
52
(-4 from 1935)
0.00489
1935834
(-109 from 1934)
56
(-15 from 1934)
0.00524
1934725
(+4 from 1933)
71
(+1 from 1933)
0.00669
1933729
(+51 from 1932)
70
(+4 from 1932)
0.00686
1932780
(+61 from 1931)
66
(+10 from 1931)
0.00614
1931841
(+51 from 1930)
56
(+1 from 1930)
0.00523
1930892
(-86 from 1929)
55
(-9 from 1929)
0.00487
1929806
(-63 from 1928)
64
(-10 from 1928)
0.00578
1928743
(+62 from 1927)
74
(+6 from 1927)
0.00648
1927805
(-106 from 1926)
68
(-14 from 1926)
0.00585
1926699
(-50 from 1925)
82
(-14 from 1925)
0.00716
1925649
(+77 from 1924)
96
(+13 from 1924)
0.00834
1924726
(-66 from 1923)
83
(-11 from 1923)
0.00710
1923660
(-3 from 1922)
94
(-1 from 1922)
0.00830
1922657
(-52 from 1921)
95
(-14 from 1921)
0.00844
1921605
(-3 from 1920)
109
No change from 1920
0.00958
1920602
(+67 from 1919)
109
(+23 from 1919)
0.00990
1919669
(-54 from 1918)
86
(-14 from 1918)
0.00847
1918615
(+49 from 1917)
100
(+19 from 1917)
0.00954
1917664
(-28 from 1916)
81
(-3 from 1916)
0.00844
1916636
(+11 from 1915)
84
(+4 from 1915)
0.00910
1915647
(-31 from 1914)
80
(+13 from 1914)
0.00908
1914616
(-85 from 1913)
67
(+1 from 1913)
0.00981
1913531
(+128 from 1912)
66
(+25 from 1912)
0.01231
1912659
(+8 from 1911)
41
(+19 from 1911)
0.00908
1911667
(+115 from 1910)
22
(+7 from 1910)
0.00911
1910782
(-237 from 1909)
15
(-8 from 1909)
0.00719
1909545
(+21 from 1908)
23
(+3 from 1908)
0.01300
1908566
(-26 from 1907)
20
No change from 1907
0.01202
1907540
(+28 from 1906)
20
(+3 from 1906)
0.01261
1906568
(+6 from 1905)
17
No change from 1905
0.01180
1905574
(+38 from 1904)
17
(+3 from 1904)
0.01187
1904612
(-107 from 1903)
14
(-4 from 1903)
0.01011
1903505
(+239 from 1902)
18
(+8 from 1902)
0.01392
1902744
(-238 from 1901)
10
(-5 from 1901)
0.00753
1901506
(-76 from 1900)
15
(-12 from 1900)
0.01298
1900430
(+183 from 1899)
27
(+16 from 1899)
0.01665
1899613
(-40 from 1898)
11
(-3 from 1898)
0.00955
1898573
(-135 from 1897)
14
(-5 from 1897)
0.01060
1897438
(+236 from 1896)
19
(+8 from 1896)
0.01558
1896674
(-198 from 1895)
11
(-7 from 1895)
0.00852
1895476
(+67 from 1894)
18
(+4 from 1894)
0.01421
1894543
(-64 from 1893)
14
(-1 from 1893)
0.01121
1893479
(-131 from 1892)
15
(-14 from 1892)
0.01239
1892348
(+16 from 1891)
29
(+7 from 1891)
0.02206
1891364
(+125 from 1890)
22
(+7 from 1890)
0.02013
1890489
(-151 from 1889)
15
(-12 from 1889)
0.01253
1889338
(-8 from 1888)
27
(-3 from 1888)
0.02268
1888330
(+62 from 1887)
30
(+12 from 1887)
0.02309
1887392
(-35 from 1886)
18
(-5 from 1886)
0.01647
1886357
(-73 from 1885)
23
(-11 from 1885)
0.01932
1885284
(+102 from 1884)
34
(+13 from 1884)
0.02932
1884386
(-62 from 1883)
21
(-5 from 1883)
0.01711
1883324
(-13 from 1882)
26
(-5 from 1882)
0.02312
1882311
(-43 from 1881)
31
(-4 from 1881)
0.02540
1881268
(+73 from 1880)
35
(+10 from 1880)
0.03232
1880341
First SSA data recorded
25
First SSA data recorded
0.02112

American States Popularity Rankings for Seth

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6212021#5072022#5412023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5632021#4802022#5472023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4212021#4192022#3682023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4882021#5902022#4582023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4432021#3482022#4152023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4552021#4982022#5162023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3912021#3542022#4642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6102021#6642022#7872023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2702021#4532022#3572023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4362021#4642022#5092023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4642021#6342022#4212023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4522021#6072022#4612023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5112021#4992022#5142023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3792021#6182022#7602023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6752021#5342022#7232023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4522021#4862022#5242023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7682021#4572022#5612023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4072020#6432021#5972023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5832021#5472022#7202023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5552021#4072022#7272023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3502021#3862022#4222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6362021#7892022#6492023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4012020#6452021#6502022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4952020#3942021#3692022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3372021#2292022#4012023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6642020#4422021#5832022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6452019#6562020#6442023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4722021#6752022#3762023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6252021#3842022#5972023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3262020#3532022#4732023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4572021#5592022#5432023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5392020#2902021#5612022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4972019#4902022#4242023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2192019#3012020#3312021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4972019#5202020#4322021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2692018#3292019#4032022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1772013#2062014#2332015

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3632018#5112020#2892022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3032017#3202018#3742020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1492012#1972013#2562016

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4462019#4292020#4932023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2872015#2472016#2262022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2362013#2862016#2722017

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1702013#2792015#2472018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2122021#1272022#1982023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1272007#1102008#1382015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1792008#1922009#2232011

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1472013#1182014#2342016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1002013#1772014#1512015

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1912014#2692019#2032020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1742013#2292015#2382017

Popularity Rankings for Seth in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#302019#172020#252021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#642007#782008#862009

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#922002#662009

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#872021#1252022#882023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1532019#1742020#1772021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4142021#2492022#2732023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2732021#2922022#2782023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3012021#3092022#4662023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3072022#3822023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3642021#3492022#3622023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4832000#4802001

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6072019#4952020#9802021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7322015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Seth a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Seth is used for boys due to its origins in the Bible.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Seth

Seth in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Seth MacFarlane (Voice Actor, 1973): An American actor, animator, filmmaker, and singer known for creating the TV series "Family Guy."
  • Seth Rogen (Actor, 1982): A Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and producer famous for his roles in films like "Superbad" and "Knocked Up."
  • Seth Curry (Basketball Player, 1990): An American professional basketball player who has played for various NBA teams including the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Seth Meyers (TV Show Host, 1973): An American comedian and television host best known for hosting "Late Night with Seth Meyers."
  • Seth Green (Actor, 1974): An American actor, producer, and writer known for his roles in "Robot Chicken" and "Austin Powers."
  • Seth Cohen ("The O.C.," 2003 TV Series): A witty and nerdy teenager who navigates the complexities of high school and family life.
  • Seth Bullock ("Deadwood," 2004 TV Series): A former lawman who becomes the sheriff of Deadwood, South Dakota.
  • Seth Brundle ("The Fly," 1986 Film): A scientist who undergoes a horrifying transformation after an experiment goes wrong.
  • Seth Gecko ("From Dusk Till Dawn," 1996 Film): A criminal on the run who encounters vampires in a remote Mexican bar.
  • Seth Clearwater ("Twilight," 2005 Novel Series): A young werewolf who is loyal to his pack and the Cullens.
  • Seth Community (West Virginia, USA): A small community in Boone County, known for its scenic landscapes and coal mining history.
  • Seth Ward (Texas, USA): A census-designated place in Hale County, known for its close-knit community and proximity to the city of Plainview.

Similar Names to Seth

  • Seton
  • Sethos
  • Setanta
  • Set
  • Sid
  • Syd
  • Zed
  • Ced

Sibling Names for Seth