Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Smith
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2016
Peak births
162
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20162025
Quick answers about Smith
How many people are named Smith?
An estimated 3,366 living Americans are named Smith.
How rare is Smith?
Smith is uncommon among babies today, with 120 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 25.9% from its 2016 peak.
How old is the typical Smith?
The median age of a living American named Smith is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 35 years old.
Is Smith still popular?
Yes. Smith is holding steady, with 120 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
25.9%
2025
120
All-time
5,475