Dewey
boy name#3848 in 2025Dewey entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #19 in 1898, ranks #3848 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
#3848
rank today
#19
peak (1898)
28
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #754 |
| 1890s | #387 |
| 1900s | #169 |
| 1910s | #265 |
| 1920s | #193 |
| 1930s | #226 |
| 1940s | #264 |
| 1950s | #375 |
| 1960s | #485 |
| 1970s | #654 |
| 1980s | #988 |
| 1990s | #1887 |
| 2000s | #3201 |
| 2010s | #4381 |
| 2020s | #3966 |
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Dewey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dewey alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dewey in 2025?
- Dewey ranks #3848 among US boy names in 2025, with 28 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dewey most popular?
- Dewey peaked in 1898, reaching #19 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dewey with classmates?
- Dewey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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