boy's name
Smith
SMITH (English)
- Origin Germanic languages
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 5,768
Smith is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 128 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Smith is a name of Germanic languages origin.
- Peaked in 2016, when 174 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 25,901 babies in the United States is given this name.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Smith Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 181 |
| 1890s | 143 |
| 1900s | 168 |
| 1910s | 481 |
| 1920s | 559 |
| 1930s | 376 |
| 1940s | 277 |
| 1950s | 199 |
| 1960s | 164 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 209 |
| 2000s | 413 |
| 2010s | 1,351 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 767 |
How Popular Is Smith?
In 2025, Smith was given to 128 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Smith Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Smith
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Smith Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Smith over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Smith
- English SMITH /smɪθ/
Sibling Names for Smith
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Smith — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Smith
How popular is the name Smith?
In 2025, Smith was given to 128 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Smith a girl's or a boy's name?
Smith is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Smith?
Smith has 1 syllable.
When was Smith most popular?
Smith peaked in 2016, when 174 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Smith a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Smith currently ranks #1,479 in the United States. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.