Dwight
How to say it: DWYTE · /ˈdwaɪt/
From a Dutch surname derived from 'Dwijt' or 'de Witte' (the white/blond one); also linked to Flemish personal names.
Dwight was the 2,157th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 46 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,044 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,157 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 46 |
| Share of births | 1 in 72,072 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,044 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dwight peaked in the 1950s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dwight is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German.
Famous people named Dwight
- Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969)President of the United States from 1953 to 1961
- Dwight Yorke (born 1971)Trinidad and Tobago association football player
- Dwight Schultz (born 1947)American actor
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Good to know
- Dwight Schrute of the US sitcom The Office (2005-2013); strong sitcom association.
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