Everything about the name SMIT

Meaning, origin, history

Smit is a name of Dutch origin and it means "smart" or "clever". It is believed to have originated from the Middle Dutch word "smet", which meant "quick-witted" or "sharp-minded". The name Smit has been used historically in the Netherlands, particularly among families with Dutch heritage.

Popularity of the name SMIT since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Smit has seen a fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 48 babies being born with this name between 1995 and 2017.

In the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, there was a slight increase in the number of births for this name. In 1995, there were only 6 births, but by 2000, that number had risen to 8. This trend continued with 7 births each in 2001 and 2002.

However, after 2003, which saw another rise to 8 births, the popularity of the name Smit seemed to decrease. In 2010, there were only 5 births, and it wasn't until 2017 that the number rose again, this time to 7.

Overall, while the name Smit has not been particularly common in the United States during these years, it has maintained a consistent presence with an average of approximately 4 births per year.