Dewey
Pronunciation: [ d-OO-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dewey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 11 babies have been named Dewey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dewey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,767 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,767
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dewey
Dewey is a girl name .
Is Dewey a boy or girl name? Dewey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,767 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,607. Dewey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dewey is currently ranked #70,767 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dewey include Dew, Dey, Deie, and Dewkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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