How Many People Are Named Zeth?

Complete statistics for the name Zeth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zeth
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Zeth is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,168 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 282,508 Americans. The majority of those named Zeth are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~125
Living in US
1 in 2,651,594
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,148
Worldwide Bearers
#107,916
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,060
🇨🇩 DR Congo
253
🇵🇭 Philippines
202
🇺🇸 United States
193
🇿🇦 South Africa
108
🇰🇪 Kenya
67
🇸🇪 Sweden
64
🇲🇽 Mexico
46
🇧🇷 Brazil
31
🇮🇳 India
25

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,168 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
817
Would be under 30 (68%)
380
Would be 30–60 (32%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,197 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zeth Through the Generations

Zeth emerged in popularity during the late 20th century, peaking in 1999 with 59 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With 817 individuals under 30 and only 380 aged between 30 and 60, Zeth is predominantly a younger generation's choice, reflecting its status as a contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 122
California 95
Ohio 16
Louisiana 5
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Zeth

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zeth's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Zeth

How Many People Have the Name Zeth?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 125 people in the United States currently share the name Zeth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,651,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zeth a Common or Rare Name?

Zeth is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zeth Mean?

Zeth means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zeth in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Zeth Most Popular?

The name Zeth reached peak popularity in 1999, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zeth?

Approximately 125 people named Zeth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 125. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,651,594 Americans.

Is Zeth a rare name?

Zeth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,651,594 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zeth mean?

Zeth means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Zeth more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zeth are male and 0% are female.

When was Zeth most popular?

Zeth peaked in 1999 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US125
All-Time Births125
1 in X1 in 2,651,594
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1999
World Rank#107,916
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.