Smith
Meaningmetalworker · English
- US rank
- #1,477
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #318 in 1885
120 babies were named Smith in the US in 2025. It has dropped 69 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Smith you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,225 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Smith, 120 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Smith would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySmith has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Smiths, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #318. Today it's #1,477, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSmith is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,225.
- TrendSmith has slipped 69 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,477. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSmith is most popular in North Carolina, where it ranks #539, followed by Alabama (#622) and South Carolina (#668). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn English, Smith means “metalworker”.
About the name Smith
Smith is a boy name of English origin meaning “metalworker”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-ith”. US birth records list Smith for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #318 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,477, with 120 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 165 | 6,051 boys |
| 1890s | 125 | 8,003 boys |
| 1900s | 123 | 8,146 boys |
| 1910s | 81 | 12,311 boys |
| 1920s | 51 | 19,673 boys |
| 1930s | 36 | 28,050 boys |
| 1940s | 19 | 52,715 boys |
| 1950s | 9.9 | 100,705 boys |
| 1960s | 8.5 | 117,371 boys |
| 1970s | 8.0 | 124,224 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 83,752 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 95,057 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,968 boys |
| 2010s | 67 | 14,896 boys |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,413 boys |
Other spellings of Smith
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Smith
What does the name Smith mean?
Smith means “metalworker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Smith?
Smith has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Smith a boy or girl name?
Smith is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Smith?
Smith ranked #1,477 for US boys in 2025, given to 120 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#318).