Dewitt
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Dewitt since 1880 — 7,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dewitt
Dewitt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,510 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,216 American babies have been named Dewitt. Its peak came in 1921, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dewitt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dewitt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,510 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,996 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,196 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,029 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,516 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,932 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,688 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,633 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,912 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,739 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,960 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,782 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,199 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,856 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,738 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,006 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,803 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,650 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,396 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,485 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,951 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,439 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,909 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,202 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,311 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,822 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,758 |
| 1970 | 31 | #1,529 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,258 |
| 1960 | 58 | #1,013 |
| 1955 | 71 | #878 |
| 1950 | 78 | #773 |
| 1945 | 71 | #729 |
| 1940 | 78 | #686 |
| 1935 | 77 | #689 |
| 1930 | 127 | #529 |
| 1925 | 144 | #508 |
| 1920 | 152 | #489 |
| 1915 | 122 | #504 |
| 1910 | 44 | #396 |
| 1905 | 38 | #326 |
| 1900 | 37 | #361 |
| 1895 | 40 | #280 |
| 1890 | 30 | #317 |
| 1885 | 19 | #415 |
| 1880 | 30 | #306 |
Famous people named Dewitt
- DeWitt Clinton Politician · 1769–1828
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dewitt mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Dewitt in 2025?
Dewitt ranked #12,510 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dewitt?
7,216 babies have been named Dewitt in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dewitt most popular?
Dewitt peaked in 1921, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Dewitt a boy or girl name?
Dewitt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dewitt rising or falling?
Dewitt is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dewitt?
Well-known people named Dewitt include DeWitt Clinton (politician).