Dewitt
boy name#12008 in 2025Dewitt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #258 in 1893, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#258
peak (1893)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #344 |
| 1890s | #306 |
| 1900s | #388 |
| 1910s | #475 |
| 1920s | #521 |
| 1930s | #616 |
| 1940s | #700 |
| 1950s | #866 |
| 1960s | #1140 |
| 1970s | #1762 |
| 1980s | #2338 |
| 1990s | #4041 |
| 2000s | #7293 |
| 2010s | #9340 |
| 2020s | #10322 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Dewitt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dewitt alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dewitt in 2025?
- Dewitt ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dewitt most popular?
- Dewitt peaked in 1893, reaching #258 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dewitt with classmates?
- Dewitt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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