Boy nameCurrently #10,724 in the USRising
Smokey
//ˈsmoʊki//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19776 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Smokey's meaning
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Smokey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Smokey |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Smokey through the decades
- Smokey peaked in 1977, when 11 babies were named Smokey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1979–2024), use of Smokey has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Smokey currently ranks #10,724 in the US and is on the rise.