FIRST NAME
Dewey
Dewey is the 946th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 11,735 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 110 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #946 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
57,203
living · #434
2020 CENSUS
11,735
living · #946
BABIES NAMED DEWEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1887–2025
202528
As a male name, Dewey peaked in 1898, when 1,115 babies were named Dewey (the #19 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #33,884 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
110
living · #33,884
BABIES NAMED DEWEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1897–1956
19565
As a female name, Dewey peaked in 1898, when 104 babies were named Dewey (the #305 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)