Smith

Smith is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 109 boys in the United States.

Smith at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Smith

Smith belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Smith first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #326 in 1885, and in 2024 109 babies received the name — 5,354 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Smith in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#326 in 1885
Peak year
2016
Babies named Smith in 2024
109
Total since 1880
5,354

Smith in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#2734 in 2017
Babies named Smith in 2022
3
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Smith mean?

The meaning of Smith is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Smith a boy or girl name?

Smith is a boy name. In 2024, 109 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Smith?

Smith comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Smith?

Smith first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #326 in 1885, and 109 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].