Total births
1,202
Boys' name · since 1977
Zeth
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,202 babies named Zeth, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11258
- among boys today
- 1,202
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
1,202 babies have been named Zeth since 1977, making it today's #11258 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zeth recorded 1,202 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #11258 nationally today, ahead of 21% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #11258 among boys today
- 1,202 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zeth is currently the #11258 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 1,202 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11258
- among boys today
- 1,202
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Zeth vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11258
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Zeth was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
59 babies were named Zeth in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Zeth compares
1,202 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zeth's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zeth | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,202 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zeth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zeth's full recorded timeline at 2001, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1999 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zeth at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#11,258
Active since
1977
Zeth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Zeth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zeth's strongest decade.
438 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Zeth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 154
1980s
154 births
- 1990s
1990s
320 births
- 2000s
2000s
438 births
- 2010s
2010s
217 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 438 births (36% of all-time use).
How Zeth compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zeth's total volume
Zeth vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zeth by state
Where Zeth concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 122 | 10.1% |
| #2 | California | | 95 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Zeth's total US births 10.1%
Even split
122 of 1,202 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zeth? ▼
Zeth has been given to 1,202 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11258 as of the latest data. 59 babies were born in 1999, its single highest year.
When was Zeth most popular? ▼
Zeth was most popular in the 2000s decade with 438 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Zeth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zeth are Texas (122 births), California (95 births), Ohio (16 births).
How long has the name Zeth been used? ▼
Zeth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zeth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zethan, Zettie. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zeth's data
- Zeth's decade-level peak was the 2000s (438 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Zeths (122 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zeth
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zeth
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Katrell #11260
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Keanan #11255
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Dennys #11261
477 births · Peak 1998
Jehan #11254
156 births · Peak 2018
Johnanthony #11262
530 births · Peak 1999
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zeth: #11258 Boys' Name - 1,202 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zeth. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zeth draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.