Dewey
Male name · ↓ Falling
20,914
Total Births
1898
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1887
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dewey
Dewey is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1890s with significant usage. Approximately 20,914 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 53 births |
| 1890s | 4,424 births |
| 1900s | 2,892 births |
| 1910s | 1,927 births |
| 1920s | 3,475 births |
| 1930s | 2,429 births |
| 1940s | 2,236 births |
| 1950s | 1,554 births |
| 1960s | 1,037 births |
| 1970s | 647 births |
| 1980s | 240 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dewey?
Dewey has been given to 20,914 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1898 with 2,475 births that year.
Is Dewey a boy or girl name?
Dewey is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dewey most popular?
Dewey was most popular in 1898, when 2,475 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dewey?
Dewey first appeared in US records in 1887.