What is the origin of the name Smith?

Smith is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Smith?

Smith is currently ranked #11973 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Smith

smith

Popularity

#11973

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

5,535

Peak Year

#174 in 2016

First Recorded

1880

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An English occupational surname referring to a metalworker, blacksmith, or craftsman working with metal.

Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Will Smith
Actor, producer, and rapper.
Adam Smith
Scottish economist and philosopher

Similar Names

Miller Baker Carter Cooper

Personality Traits

reliablehardworkingpracticalresourceful

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