boys' name · peaked 1979

Dewan

Every Dewan since 1962 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Dewan
Peak year
1979
27 babies
All-time total
669
since 1962

The story of Dewan

Dewan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1962, 669 American babies have been named Dewan. Its peak came in 1979, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dewan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Dewan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 7 #10,157
2023
2022
2021 7 #9,985
2020 5 #12,515
2019
2018 6 #11,115
2017 9 #8,317
2016
2015 7 #9,812
2014 8 #8,981
2013
2012 10 #7,687
2011 11 #7,125
2010
2009 6 #11,355
2008 9 #8,475
2007 12 #6,737
2006 10 #7,569
2005 14 #5,652
2004 11 #6,649
2003 8 #8,041
2002 14 #5,201
2001 12 #5,765
2000 16 #4,634
1995 18 #3,590
1990 13 #4,233
1985 16 #2,982
1980 20 #2,463
1975 19 #2,306
1970 6 #4,372
1965 6 #3,631
1960
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1925
1920
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dewan in 2025?

Dewan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Dewan?

669 babies have been named Dewan in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dewan most popular?

Dewan peaked in 1979, when 27 newborns received the name.

Is Dewan a boy or girl name?

Dewan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dewan rising or falling?

Dewan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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