Smith
Smith is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blacksmith or metalworker.
Origin and history
Smith is an English name originally derived from an occupational surname meaning blacksmith or metalworker. Although far more common as a surname, it has a long history of minor use as a given name in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
5,475 babies in the United States have been named Smith since 1880. It ranks #1647 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1253.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.5 %)
- NC (13.1 %)
- CA (12.4 %)
- GA (11.9 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 181 |
| 1890-1900 | 143 |
| 1900-1910 | 168 |
| 1910-1920 | 481 |
| 1920-1930 | 559 |
| 1930-1940 | 376 |
| 1940-1950 | 277 |
| 1950-1960 | 199 |
| 1960-1970 | 164 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 394 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,259 |
| 2020-2029 | 719 |
Famous people named Smith
- Smith Cho: Actress
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old English word 'smiþ', meaning to smite or strike, referencing metalworkers.
- While best known as the most common surname in the English-speaking world, Smith has been continuously registered as a given name in the U.S. since 1880.