Smiley
boy nameSmiley entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1064 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1064
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1187 |
| 1910s | #2636 |
| 1920s | #3240 |
| 1930s | #2876 |
| 1940s | #2953 |
| 1950s | #3215 |
| 1960s | #3814 |
| 1970s | #4907 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Smiley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Smiley alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Smiley in 2025?
- Smiley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Smiley most popular?
- Smiley peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Smiley with classmates?
- Smiley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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