Dwight
Meaning
meaning uncertain, medieval surname of obscure origin
Famously borne by Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander on D-Day.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dwight peaked in the 1940s and the 1970s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
27 people · the #101,516 first name in Brazil · median age 59
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Dwight
Most people given the name Dwight in the United States were born between 1950 and 1989. The Dwight you meet today is most often in his 50s or 60s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dwight deep dive
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