Smith Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Smith means 'blacksmith' or 'metalworker'.
Meaning of the Name Smith
Smith is an English occupational surname derived from the Old English word 'smið', meaning 'blacksmith' or 'metalworker'. It was originally used to denote someone who worked with metal, particularly iron. The name Smith is very common and widespread in English-speaking countries. It is often chosen as a surname for its association with a skilled and respected trade.
Popularity of the Name Smith
The popularity for the name Smith peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 162 births, which ranked number 2,598 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Smith had the most female births in 2018 with 16, which ranked number 7,086 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 162, which ranked number 1,175 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Smith has increased sharply over the last ten years from 98 births to 125 births, an increase of 27.55%. Among males, Smith has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 89 births to 112 births, an increase of 25.84%. Among females, Smith has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Smith
- 20 Year Trend of Smith: 468.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Smith: 27.55%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Smith: 25.84%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Smith: 44.44%
Popularity of Smith by State
For males, Smith was most popular in Western states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Smith. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Smith
- Total Births of Smith: 128 (2.46%)
- Male Births of Smith: 115 (2.33%)
- Female Births of Smith: 13 (3.75%)
Given the upward trend of Smith over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.46% increase in total births, for a total of 128 births in 2024. Male births for Smith have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 115 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.33%. For Females, births for Smith have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.75%.