Dwight
Male name · ↓ Falling
33,659
Total Births
1953
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dwight
Dwight is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 33,659 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 389 births |
| 1890s | 630 births |
| 1900s | 999 births |
| 1910s | 1,759 births |
| 1920s | 2,191 births |
| 1930s | 2,235 births |
| 1940s | 5,347 births |
| 1950s | 8,474 births |
| 1960s | 5,169 births |
| 1970s | 2,785 births |
| 1980s | 2,011 births |
| 1990s | 1,314 births |
| 2000s | 356 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dwight?
Dwight has been given to 33,659 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1953 with 1,109 births that year.
Is Dwight a boy or girl name?
Dwight is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dwight most popular?
Dwight was most popular in 1953, when 1,109 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dwight?
Dwight first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).