How Common is the First Name Dewey?
We estimate that there are 11,343 people named Dewey who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Dewey is the 988th most common for men, and the 2,289th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Dewey?
The average person named Dewey is 61.64 years old.
Is Dewey a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
28 people named Dewey were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 3,848th most popular name for boys, and the 8,252nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Dewey peaked in 1898, when it was the 19th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Dewey a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Dewey is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Dewey are male.
Facts About the Name Dewey