How Many People Are Named Dewey?
34,892
people in the United States are named Dewey
1 in 9,601 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1359
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0104%
Of US population
Peak Year
1898
1,219 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Welsh
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Welsh form of DAVID.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 85.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1887 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
North Carolina
2,819
Kentucky
2,068
Alabama
1,939
Texas
1,938
Tennessee
1,934
Georgia
1,857
Virginia
1,569
West Virginia
1,161
Oklahoma
1,017
South Carolina
983
💡 Fun Facts About "Dewey"
- 31 babies were named Dewey in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1898
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1887
- Most popular in North Carolina
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