Dwight Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDWAYT / /dwaɪt/English; Old French
Meaning
English: 'white or fair'; Old French: 'from the white or fair place'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dwight has roots in Old French and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. It became more popular in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. Dwight is often associated with the Quaker community, as it was used by several prominent Quaker families.
Trend Summary
The name Dwight has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dewight
International Variants
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Famous people named Dwight
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Dwight Schrute is a fictional character from the television series 'The Office', known for his eccentric personality and beet farming.
Fictional characters named Dwight
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Dwight K. Schrute is a character in the comic book series 'The Office: The Comic Series', based on the television show.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dwight was first seen in the United States in 1880. Dwight has ranked as high as #252 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in Ohio, North Carolina, California, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Dwight has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dwight (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 8 | |
MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 21 |
1882 | 17 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 30 |
1886 | 17 |
1887 | 19 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 16 |
1890 | 24 |
1891 | 25 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 24 |
1894 | 25 |
1895 | 22 |
1896 | 28 |
1897 | 25 |
1898 | 35 |
1899 | 41 |
1900 | 59 |
1901 | 37 |
1902 | 40 |
1903 | 28 |
1904 | 46 |
1905 | 35 |
1906 | 59 |
1907 | 58 |
1908 | 50 |
1909 | 43 |
1910 | 55 |
1911 | 87 |
1912 | 186 |
1913 | 206 |
1914 | 284 |
1915 | 337 |
1916 | 397 |
1917 | 349 |
1918 | 405 |
1919 | 380 |
1920 | 412 |
1921 | 493 |
1922 | 447 |
1923 | 431 |
1924 | 450 |
1925 | 470 |
1926 | 468 |
1927 | 464 |
1928 | 454 |
1929 | 471 |
1930 | 542 |
1931 | 568 |
1932 | 635 |
1933 | 516 |
1934 | 506 |
1935 | 475 |
1936 | 418 |
1937 | 406 |
1938 | 435 |
1939 | 394 |
1940 | 456 |
1941 | 536 |
1942 | 716 |
1943 | 1,234 |
1944 | 1,504 |
1945 | 1,753 |
1946 | 1,754 |
1947 | 1,542 |
1948 | 1,650 |
1949 | 1,719 |
1950 | 1,812 |
1951 | 2,050 |
1952 | 2,407 |
1953 | 2,698 |
1954 | 2,034 |
1955 | 2,159 |
1956 | 2,369 |
1957 | 2,029 |
1958 | 1,697 |
1959 | 1,593 |
1960 | 1,720 |
1961 | 1,669 |
1962 | 1,513 |
1963 | 1,449 |
1964 | 1,256 |
1965 | 1,227 |
1966 | 1,049 |
1967 | 984 |
1968 | 943 |
1969 | 1,200 |
1970 | 1,026 |
1971 | 906 |
1972 | 773 |
1973 | 715 |
1974 | 700 |
1975 | 673 |
1976 | 602 |
1977 | 573 |
1978 | 489 |
1979 | 546 |
1980 | 517 |
1981 | 516 |
1982 | 492 |
1983 | 536 |
1984 | 571 |
1985 | 502 |
1986 | 510 |
1987 | 549 |
1988 | 487 |
1989 | 488 |
1990 | 493 |
1991 | 466 |
1992 | 410 |
1993 | 360 |
1994 | 361 |
1995 | 303 |
1996 | 266 |
1997 | 244 |
1998 | 255 |
1999 | 243 |
2000 | 215 |
2001 | 186 |
2002 | 162 |
2003 | 177 |
2004 | 195 |
2005 | 152 |
2006 | 161 |
2007 | 165 |
2008 | 142 |
2009 | 168 |
2010 | 142 |
2011 | 138 |
2012 | 136 |
2013 | 133 |
2014 | 129 |
2015 | 103 |
2016 | 99 |
2017 | 93 |
2018 | 93 |
2019 | 77 |
2020 | 82 |
2021 | 70 |
2022 | 57 |
2023 | 61 |
2024 | 53 |