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Dewey

Recorded 1887–2025 · United States

Dewey was most popular in 1898, when 1,219 American babies were given the name — ranking #76 that year. In 2025 it ranked #8,252, with 28 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 34,920 people named Dewey.

Most popular in1898
Rank that year#76
Births that year1,219
Total since 188034,920

Dewey over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Dewey’s peak in 1898. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org