Boy · #4,724 in 2026

Smitty

Name: Popularity of the name Smitty in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Smitty, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,724

Peak Rank

#2,019 (1950)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1934

First Year

1970

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#2019

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Smitty

Smitty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1934, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 14 Smittys were born — ranking #2,019 that year. As of 2026, Smitty ranks #4,724 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 90 Smittys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Smitty

Phonetically similar names — useful when Smitty is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Smutty
Smiddy
City
Snotty
Snooty
Smit
Smithy
Citi
Citie
Smits
Smita
Smriti

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Smitty

What does the name Smitty mean?

Smitty is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Smitty in 2026?

In 2026, Smitty ranks #4,724 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Smitty most popular?

Smitty reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #2,019 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Smitty a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Smitty is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Smitty?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Smitty include Gwendolyn, Jaja, Yaphet. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Smitty

Smitty is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Smitty's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #2,019. Use the chart and map above to compare Smitty's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.