Declining since 2000, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Zeth since 1977
Babies named Zeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 320 |
| 2000s | 438 |
| 2010s | 217 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Zeth is a rare modern name that entered U.S. records in 1977. It saw a modest peak in 1999, reflecting a broader trend in the 1990s for short, distinctive names with unconventional spellings. Since 2000, its usage has been falling; in 2025 it was given to roughly 1 in every 341,615 boys, ranking 12,008. The name has no recorded top states, indicating it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in any region. As a modern coinage, Zeth lacks deep historical roots but fits a stylistic niche for parents seeking a succinct, edgy-sounding name.
Zeth is a modern coinage, likely a respelling of Seth or a truncation of Ezekiel. It has no historical usage before the late 20th century, first appearing in U.S. records in 1977. Its rise in the 1990s reflects a trend toward short, punchy names with the letter Z.
Sibling names for Zeth
Names that share Zeth's style, for a brother or sister.
