How Many People Are Named Dwight?
78,861
people in the United States are named Dwight
1 in 4,247 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#816
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0235%
Of US population
Peak Year
1953
2,708 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
DWIET
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, the feminine form of DIONYSIUS. In America it was sometimes given in honour of Yale president Timothy Dwight (1752-1817). A famous bearer was the American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 66.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Ohio
5,057
North Carolina
4,491
Texas
4,151
California
4,103
Illinois
3,639
New York
3,218
Pennsylvania
3,195
Michigan
3,076
Alabama
2,601
Florida
2,595
💡 Fun Facts About "Dwight"
- 53 babies were named Dwight in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1953
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Ohio
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