How Many People Are Named Dewitt?
Complete statistics for the name Dewitt: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dewitt, a very rare male name, has only 2,246 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 146,910 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Dewitts over 60, it's clear this name leans towards the older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting Dewitts might be inclined towards helping others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 89All 7,180 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dewitt Through the Generations
Dewitt peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 161 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, the majority of Dewitts are over 60, with only 237 under 30, indicating a strong generational skew. This classic name, once common among grandfathers and great-grandfathers, now feels like an echo from the past, cherished by those who remember its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dewitt's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Dewitt
How Many People Have the Name Dewitt?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,012 people in the United States currently share the name Dewitt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,252 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dewitt a Common or Rare Name?
Dewitt is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dewitt in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dewitt Most Popular?
The name Dewitt reached peak popularity in 1921, with 161 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dewitt?
Approximately 25,012 people named Dewitt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 25,012. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,252 Americans.
Is Dewitt a rare name?
Dewitt is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,252 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dewitt mean?
The meaning and origin of Dewitt are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Dewitt more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dewitt are male and 0% are female.
When was Dewitt most popular?
Dewitt peaked in 1921 with 161 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.