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Smith

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Pronounced SMITH /ˈsmɪθ/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Smith, 'one who works in metal; a blacksmith' — the most common surname in the English-speaking world. Used here as a bold surname-style given name for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold surname pick: Smith means 'metalworker; blacksmith' (said 'SMITH'). Strong, unisex, and unexpected.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Smith, 'one who works in metal; a blacksmith' — the most common surname in the English-speaking world. Used here as a bold surname-style given name for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#11798 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 189

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Smith is an English occupational surname, 'one who works in metal,' and the most common surname in the English-speaking world. As a girl's given name it is very rare and reads bold and modern, which we note (said 'SMITH').

As a first name it appears only rarely. Rare, surname-style, and bold.

Did you know? Smith is the most common English surname — an occupational name for a 'blacksmith; metalworker' — reimagined here as a bold, one-syllable given name for a girl (said 'SMITH').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Smith — English occupational surname 'metalworker'

Variations

SmythSmitheSmit

Nicknames

SmittySmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Smith mean?

Smith is an English occupational surname meaning 'one who works in metal; a blacksmith.'

How do you pronounce Smith?

It's said SMITH /ˈsmɪθ/ — one syllable.

Is Smith a boy or girl name?

Smith is a surname used for either sex; here it's a girl's name, which we note.

How popular is Smith?

Smith is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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