Smith
boy name#1477 in 2025Smith entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #318 in 1885, ranks #1477 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1477
rank today
#318
peak (1885)
120
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #426 |
| 1890s | #541 |
| 1900s | #585 |
| 1910s | #747 |
| 1920s | #928 |
| 1930s | #1088 |
| 1940s | #1367 |
| 1950s | #1776 |
| 1960s | #2053 |
| 1970s | #2835 |
| 1980s | #2472 |
| 1990s | #3391 |
| 2000s | #2858 |
| 2010s | #1421 |
| 2020s | #1484 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Smith has been most popular in CA, TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Smith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Smith alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Smith in 2025?
- Smith ranks #1477 among US boy names in 2025, with 120 babies given the name.
- When was the name Smith most popular?
- Smith peaked in 1885, reaching #318 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Smith with classmates?
- Smith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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