Dewie
Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 239 recorded births. Also given to 16 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Dewie is a vintage name that peaked in the pre-war decades and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The bright, approachable quality of its ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Dewie is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dewie is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a diminutive form of Dewey or Dew — variants of the Welsh name Dewi, itself a form of David, from Hebrew meaning 'beloved.' Dewi Sant (Saint David) is the patron saint of Wales.
Dewie has the folksy, affectionate quality of a nickname worn proudly as a given name. It's warm, friendly, and carries the Celtic heritage of the patron saint of Wales in its short, cheerful sound.
EtymologyShow more
Though Dewie dates back to 1914 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Welsh classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 239 recorded births, Dewie has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dewie has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 | #3304 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 60 | #3004 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 126 | #2470 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 47 | #3194 | — |
The Story of Dewie
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1928, Dewie is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Dewie are most likely born between 1918 and 1938.
How rare is Dewie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dewie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1920s with 126 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dewie by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1914–1942)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 | #3304 |
| 1939 | 10 | #2319 |
| 1937 | 5 | #3655 |
| 1936 | 7 | #2948 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2761 |
| 1933 | 6 | #3356 |
| 1932 | 9 | #2682 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3487 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2826 |
| 1929 | 12 | #2349 |
| 1928 | 18 | #1848 |
| 1927 | 14 | #2219 |
| 1926 | 10 | #2769 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2218 |
| 1924 | 16 | #2066 |
| 1923 | 9 | #3004 |
| 1922 | 11 | #2669 |
| 1921 | 14 | #2280 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3282 |
| 1919 | 14 | #2174 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dewie as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dewie has also been given to 16 girls in the U.S. since 1898.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1942