Holding steady.
Popularity of Dewell since 1914
Babies named Dewell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dewell is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1914. Its peak year was 1922, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it never entered the Top 1000. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency. Dewell's origin is uncertain; it may derive from an English surname or be a variant of the medieval name Dewel. The name's trajectory shows no significant revival in recent decades, making it a distinctive but historically obscure choice.
The name Dewell is of uncertain etymology. It may derive from an English surname, itself possibly from a place name. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Dewel, a medieval given name of debated origin. The name saw very limited use in the early 20th century, with its peak recorded in 1922, and has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dewel
Sibling names for Dewell
Names that share Dewell's style, for a brother or sister.
