5,863births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · British Columbia
#1477United States 2025
Smith is a boy name family recorded 5,863 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1477 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2020, at 23.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Smith
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | English | 5,664 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1477 | 1885 | ▼ 14 % |
| Smith | English | 60 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2021 | – |
| Smith | English | 52 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2016 | – |
| Smith | English | 33 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2018 | – |
| Smith | English | 23 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 2012 | – |
| Smith | English | 19 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Smith
How popular is the name Smith?
In 2025 it ranked #1477 in the United States. Official registers record 5,863 births across 7 countries.
When was Smith most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2020, at 23.8 births per 100,000.
Is Smith a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Smith is a boy name.