Dwight
boy name#2765 in 2025Dwight entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #122 in 1953, ranks #2765 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2765
rank today
#122
peak (1953)
46
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #425 |
| 1890s | #353 |
| 1900s | #303 |
| 1910s | #272 |
| 1920s | #265 |
| 1930s | #243 |
| 1940s | #174 |
| 1950s | #147 |
| 1960s | #207 |
| 1970s | #286 |
| 1980s | #365 |
| 1990s | #573 |
| 2000s | #1002 |
| 2010s | #1488 |
| 2020s | #2315 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dwight has been most popular in FL, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 51,000 people named Dwight are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dwight alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dwight in 2025?
- Dwight ranks #2765 among US boy names in 2025, with 46 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dwight most popular?
- Dwight peaked in 1953, reaching #122 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dwight with classmates?
- Dwight will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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