34,920births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1898Peak · United States
#3848United States 2025
Dewey is a boy name family recorded 34,920 times in 1 country since 1887. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3848 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1898, at 319.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dewey
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey | English | 34,920 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3848 | 1898 | ▲ 83 % |
Questions about Dewey
How popular is the name Dewey?
In 2025 it ranked #3848 in the United States. Official registers record 34,920 births across 1 country.
When was Dewey most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1898, at 319.6 births per 100,000.
Is Dewey a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dewey is a boy name.