80,754births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1953Peak · United States
#2765United States 2025
Dwight is a boy name family recorded 80,754 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2765 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1953, at 70.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dwight
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight | English | 78,907 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2765 | 1953 | ▼ 50 % |
| Dwight | English | 1,418 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1945 | – |
| Dwight | English | 180 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1946 | – |
| Dwight | English | 128 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1989 | – |
| Dwight | English | 59 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2001 | – |
| Dwight | English | 47 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1995 | – |
Questions about Dwight
How popular is the name Dwight?
In 2025 it ranked #2765 in the United States. Official registers record 80,754 births across 8 countries.
When was Dwight most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1953, at 70.3 births per 100,000.
Is Dwight a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dwight is a boy name.