Dewitt
Pronunciation: [ d-uhw-IHT ]
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Dewitt first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,066 babies have been named Dewitt in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dewitt is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #15,135 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,135
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Dewitt
Dewitt is a boy name .
Dewitt is currently ranked #15,135 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dewitt include Dew, Dewi, Dewiy, Dewiie, Dey, Deie, and Dewkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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