Seth is a distinctive choice, ranked #308 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Seth in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#308
US Rank #558
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #558 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Seth
Unlikely. With around 145 UK babies named Seth per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Seth in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Seth has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 134 places in the last five years. Its peak was #90 in 2014. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
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 — 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.; Seth Curry — Seth Adham Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)..
Seth ranks #558 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
145
UK babies named Seth (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 134 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
Likely around 1 other Seth in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Seth
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Seth Davis is an American sportswriter and broadcaster. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Hoops HQ and is a host on Campus Insiders, an in-studio analyst for CBS, Fox Sports, and Big Ten Network men's college basketball coverage and an analyst for the NBA Draft on NBA TV.
Suhel Seth is an Indian businessman and columnist who is the founder and managing partner of the consultancy firm Counselage India. Seth is also a columnist, actor, keynote speaker, and a TV Pundit.
Seth Adham Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one year at Liberty University before transferring to Duke.
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.
Seth Andrew Bodnar is an American academic administrator, veteran, and business executive who was the 19th president of the University of Montana. He is a graduate of West Point and was a Rhodes Scholar with master's degrees from Hertford College, Oxford.
Seth Ryan Hernandez is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He was selected by the Pirates with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft.