Dewitt
Meaning
an Americanized form of the Dutch surname De Witt, the white or fair one, popularized by NY governor DeWitt Clinton
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dewitt peaked in the 1890s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Dewitt
People given the name Dewitt in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dewitt deep dive
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