Smith

“Metalworker; one who forges metal, especially a blacksmith” — English (Old English/Middle English occupational term) origin

Boy's name · #1477 in the US (2025) · Vintage

Smith has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #318 (1885) · 5,475 babies named Smith all-time · 1 in 14,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 12 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Smiths

Smith Thompson — United States federal judge (1768-1843)
Smith Wigglesworth — British evangelist (1859-1947)
Smith Ballew — American actor, singer and orchestra leader (1902-1984)
Smith Streeter — American roque player (1851–1930)
Smith W. Brookhart — American politician (1869–1944)

Among 76 notable people named Smith:

Military figures appear 3.71× more often than among typical names — e.g. Smith Dun, Burmese general.

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