Dewight
A boy's name of Old French origin with 528 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Dewight hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1930, with 528 total recorded births.
Dewight is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Dewight is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dewight is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant spelling of Dwight, from the medieval French name Diot or Diota, a diminutive of Denis or Dionysios, from the Greek meaning 'follower of Dionysos.' The De- spelling gives the name an unusual, slightly different visual identity.
Dwight carries the presidential gravitas of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President and Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II. Dewight's spelling is a personalized variant of this distinguished name.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Dewight's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Dewight follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Dewight's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dewight has 58+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1930.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #12683 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 26 | #11707 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 53 | #7259 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 84 | #4485 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 120 | #3260 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 99 | #2677 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 85 | #2865 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 41 | #2911 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 15 | #3905 | — |
The Story of Dewight
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1976, Dewight is a Gen X staple. Boys named Dewight are most likely born between 1966 and 1986.
How rare is Dewight?
With 528 total births on record, Dewight remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1930, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 120 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dewight by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Dewight per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(58 years, 1930–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #12683 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11356 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13019 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11815 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11331 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11016 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10324 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6548 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9183 |
| 1993 | 10 | #5453 |
| 1992 | 5 | #8764 |
| 1991 | 12 | #4558 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5985 |
| 1989 | 11 | #4592 |
| 1988 | 9 | #4893 |
| 1987 | 13 | #3585 |
| 1986 | 8 | #4981 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4418 |
| 1984 | 8 | #4660 |
| 1982 | 8 | #4705 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1930–2016