Seth is a distinctive choice, ranked #294 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Seth in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#294
US Rank #581
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About the Name Seth
Seth has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 134 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #90 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 4 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Seth is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Seth in their class.
In the US it sits at #558 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Seth
Seth Davis — Seth Davis is an American sportswriter and broadcaster.
Suhel Seth — Suhel Seth is an Indian businessman and columnist who is the founder and managing partner of the consultancy firm Counselage India.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Seth
Unlikely. With around 156 UK babies named Seth per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Seth in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Seth is declining: down 120 places since 2020, to #294 in 2025. It peaked at #90 in 2014.
Seth is more popular in the UK (#308) than in the US (#558). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Seth include: Seth Davis, Suhel Seth and Seth Curry. Short summaries for each appear below.
Seth ranks #558 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
156
UK babies named Seth (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 120 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Seth
Almost certainly the only Seth in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Seth
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Seth Michael Magaziner is an American investment professional and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district since 2023.