Seth
Meaning: Appointed; placed; compensation
Origin: Hebrew — from Sheth (שֵׁת), meaning appointed or placed, as in set in place by God
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #242
Total births: 759
History: Seth surged in the 2000s as a short, strong biblical name in Australia. The name carries divine appointment. Seth represents Australian parents choosing biblical gravity in three letters.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2009) | #86 |
| Babies named Seth in 2009 | 123 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 759 |
| Peak year | 2006 (148 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #63 |
| Years in records | 2003–2009 (6 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Seth
What does the name Seth mean?
Seth means “Appointed; placed; compensation” from Hebrew — from Sheth (שֵׁת), meaning appointed or placed, as in set in place by God roots.
What is the origin of the name Seth?
Seth has Hebrew — from Sheth (שֵׁת), meaning appointed or placed, as in set in place by God origin. The traditional meaning is “Appointed; placed; compensation”.
How popular is Seth in Australia?
Seth ranked #86 in Australia in 2009 — given to 123 babies that year.
When was Seth most popular?
Seth peaked in 2006 with 148 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Seth a boy or girl name?
Seth is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Seths in registered births are male.
How long has Seth been recorded in Australia?
Seth appears in birth records in Australia across 6 years — from 2003 through 2009.