Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Dewight

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

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#2,330 (1976)

Total Babies

528

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1930

First Year

2016

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#2330

Peak Rank

528

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dewight

Dewight first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1930, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 19 Dewights were born — ranking #2,330 that year. As of 2026, Dewight ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 528 Dewights 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 Dewight

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

Dwight
Dewitt
Dawit
Dunite
Delight
Daylight
Duet
Duvet
Duat
Duette
Doucette
Doucet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewight

What does the name Dewight mean?

Dewight is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1930. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dewight in 2026?

In 2026, Dewight ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dewight most popular?

Dewight reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #2,330 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Dewight a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dewight?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dewight include Sharron, Kriston, Alexandar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dewight

Dewight is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 528 births in the dataset. Dewight's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #2,330. Use the chart and map above to compare Dewight'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.