Zeth
Every Zeth since 1977 — 1,202 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zeth
Zeth is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,908 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,202 American babies have been named Zeth. Its peak came in 1999, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zeth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zeth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,908 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,335 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,733 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,758 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,156 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,729 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,790 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,537 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,745 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,941 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,078 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,700 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,402 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,527 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,452 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,638 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,630 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,443 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,347 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,324 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,488 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,846 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,335 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,184 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,048 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,298 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,487 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,400 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zeth in 2025?
Zeth ranked #13,908 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zeth?
1,202 babies have been named Zeth in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zeth most popular?
Zeth peaked in 1999, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Zeth a boy or girl name?
Zeth is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zeth rising or falling?
Zeth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.