Dewitt
Meaningthe white · Dutch
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #258 in 1893
5 babies were named Dewitt in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dewitt you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dewitt, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dewitt would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDewitt has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Dewitts, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1893, when it ranked #258. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Dutch, Dewitt means “the white”. Our records link it to Dutch and German roots.
About the name Dewitt
Dewitt is a boy name of Dutch and German origin meaning “the white”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-itt”. US birth records list Dewitt for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 143 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked #258 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Dutch namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 240 | 4,158 boys |
| 1890s | 307 | 3,262 boys |
| 1900s | 230 | 4,343 boys |
| 1910s | 162 | 6,164 boys |
| 1920s | 127 | 7,856 boys |
| 1930s | 89 | 11,228 boys |
| 1940s | 58 | 17,328 boys |
| 1950s | 36 | 27,832 boys |
| 1960s | 24 | 41,068 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 58,005 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,616 boys |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 130,719 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 195,313 boys |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 265,957 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 boys |
More Dutch boy names
- Boy name: Hendrix · ruler of the home
- Boy name: Johan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Skyler · scholar
- Unisex name: Van · of, from
- Boy name: Henrik · home ruler
- Unisex name: Sky · sky
- Boy name: Hendrick · home ruler
- Boy name: Bram · father of multitudes
Questions about the name Dewitt
What does the name Dewitt mean?
Dewitt means “the white” in Dutch.
What is the origin of the name Dewitt?
Dewitt has Dutch, German roots in our records. Other Dutch names include Hendrix, Johan, Skyler.
Is Dewitt a boy or girl name?
Dewitt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dewitt?
Dewitt ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1893 (#258).