How Many People Are Named Smith?

5,535

people in the United States are named Smith

1 in 60,523 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3918

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0017%

Of US population

Peak Year

2016

174 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SMITH
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname meaning "metal worker, blacksmith", derived from Old English smitan "to smite, to hit". It is the most common surname in most of the English-speaking world.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
3.3%
Male
96.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 53.2 years old

Young (<30) 2,546
46%
Adult (30–60) 533
9.6%
Senior (>60) 2,456
44.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 249
North Carolina 213
California 211
Georgia 199
Florida 132
Tennessee 90
South Carolina 87
New York 79
Alabama 67
Mississippi 59

💡 Fun Facts About "Smith"

  • 117 babies were named Smith in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2016
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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