Dewitt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dewitt is a Dutch name meaning 'the white' or 'the fair'. It evolved from the surname 'de Witt' and has been used since the 19th century, particularly in the United States. The name is associated with traits of sophistication and heritage, with no biblical relevance.
The name Dewitt is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dewitt has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dewitt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 493rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 650th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 872nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1559th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2946th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6882nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10052nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dewitt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dewitt"
Pronunciation
/dəˈwɪt/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Dewitt is derived from the Dutch surname 'de Witt', meaning 'the white' or 'the fair'. It originally referred to someone with a pale complexion or light hair.
Meaning
the white, the fair
Language Evolution
De Witt, Dewitt
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, particularly among families of Dutch descent.
Variants & Derivatives
De Witt, Dewitt
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dewitt is often seen as a classic name with a strong historical background, associated with Dutch heritage and often perceived as sophisticated.
Famous People
Dewitt Clinton, Dewitt Jones
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dewitt"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dewitt"
"Dewitt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 493rd of 7545 | 2,491 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 650th of 6773 | 1,654 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 872nd of 7552 | 1,361 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1559th of 10718 | 498 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2946th of 16616 | 318 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6882nd of 24088 | 163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10052nd of 23106 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Dewitt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.96% 665th/1416 |
40.10% 553rd/1379 |
15.00% 355th/2366 |
80.30% 917th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
53.49% 827th/1546 |
43.44% 676th/1556 |
21.93% 516th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.89% 933rd/2227 |
35.02% 851st/2430 |
27.94% 797th/2853 |
48.18% 1337th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
48.21% 1679th/3483 |
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50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dewitt" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dewitt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dewitt" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.