John Smith Name Origin
/John Smith/-
American (Caucasian) 50%
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British (Caucasian) 30%
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Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Smith
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'John Smith' is a common English name. 'John' is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' 'Smith' is an occupational surname originating from the metalworking trade in medieval England.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name John each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).