Smith
How to say it: SMITH · /ˈsmɪθ/
From English occupational surname meaning 'blacksmith' - rare bold first-name transfer.
Smith was the 1,264th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 120 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,386 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,264 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 120 |
| Share of births | 1 in 27,627 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,386 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Smith peaked in the 1880s, nearly vanished by the 1970s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Smith is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Smith
- Smith Thompson (1768–1843)United States federal judge
- Smith Wigglesworth (1859–1947)British evangelist
- Smith Ballew (1902–1984)American actor, singer and orchestra leader
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