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Smith

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

Boy's name · #1483 in the US (2025) · Heirloom

Smith belongs to an older America first — it reached #326 back in 1885 — yet it still appears in today's records at #1483. About 5,500 boys have carried it since 1880. It is also an American family name — about 2.4 million people carried it as a surname in the 2010 census.

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)

In stories & tradition

• Smith — The Crinoline Girl

What Smiths become

Among 76 notable people named Smith:

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

Similar names: Ransom · Shmiel · Hampton · Emmitt · Merritt · Whit

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