Smith
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Tradesman
- Origin
- English
Smith Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,354 baby boys have been named Smith. The name peaked in 2016 with 162 US births that year (rank #1178). In 2024, ranked #1584 nationally — 406 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Smith
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Smith births are: Texas (240), North Carolina (208), California (200).
Other English-Origin Names Like Smith
If you like Smith's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Smith's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Smith
Where in the US Is Smith Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Smith the strongest states are South Carolina, Utah, North Carolina.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | #684 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah | #687 | 29 |
| 3 | North Carolina | #726 | 74 |
| 4 | Alabama | #756 | 24 |
| 5 | Georgia | #856 | 41 |
| 6 | Tennessee | #916 | 33 |
| 7 | Michigan | #944 | 38 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | #944 | 38 |
| 2 | Tennessee | #916 | 33 |
| 3 | Georgia | #856 | 41 |
| 4 | Alabama | #756 | 24 |
| 5 | North Carolina | #726 | 74 |
| 6 | Utah | #687 | 29 |
| 7 | South Carolina | #684 | 25 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Smith in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
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Compare Smith to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Smith against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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