NAME PROFILE
Dewitt
Dewitt is of Dutch origin meaning 'the white' or 'the fair one,' derived from the word 'de witt.' The name carries connotations of purity and brightness. It often evokes images of someone who is distinguished and stands out due to their admirable qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,216 |
| Gender | Male (44% / 56%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1987 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 24%NY — 20%NC — 20%GA — 18%TX — 18%
Notable People
DeWitt Clinton (Governor of New York, key figure in the Erie Canal's construction) · DeWitt Wallace (Co-founder of Reader's Digest) · DeWitt Parker (Philosopher and author known for his work on aesthetics) · DeWitt C. Jones (American artist known for his paintings) · DeWitt Dunning (American politician and businessman)
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