Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Smile, Tradesman, Devine smile, Blacksmith
Pronunciation: smith, smɪθ, S M IH TH
Popularity Rank: #4,998
This name is derived from the Old English word 'smitan' meaning 'to strike'. It was originally an occupational surname for a worker in metal, particularly a blacksmith.
The name Smith is of English origin and means Smile, Tradesman, Devine smile, Blacksmith. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Smith is commonly found in Nigeria, Colombia, Peru, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: smith
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): smɪθ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S M IH TH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name Smith is recorded 11,707 times globally, ranking it as the 4,998th most common name worldwide.
Smith is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,263 occurrences, making it the 616th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Smith is found among 1 in every 512 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #616 | 1 : 512 |
| Colombia | #1,049 | 1 : 705 |
| Peru | #660 | 1 : 560 |
| United States of America | #2,344 | 1 : 1,356 |
| South Africa | #3,263 | 1 : 4,536 |
| France | #4,427 | 1 : 4,450 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,418 | 1 : 10,008 |
| United Kingdom | #2,972 | 1 : 2,084 |
| Cameroon | #1,093 | 1 : 1,865 |
| Italy | #7,306 | 1 : 7,167 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Smith from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 5, 2024 08:15 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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