A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Hewitt since 1907
Babies named Hewitt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hewitt's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 178 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 100 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Hewitt is an English surname turned given name with a rugged meaning 'cut wood' or a friendly diminutive origin 'little Hugh'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1907, ranking at its peak of 4,050th that year before declining. After decades of scarcity, it has been rising again since 1997, showing a modest revival. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 65,695 newborns, with most in Minnesota. This name appeals to parents seeking a vintage surname-style choice that is both straightforward and uncommon.
Hewitt is derived from the medieval English given name Huet, a diminutive of Hugh (from Old French Hue). Alternatively, it may be a variant of Hewett, an occupational surname for a woodcutter, from Middle English *hewen* 'to hew' plus the agent suffix -et. The surname was established by the 13th century.
Where Hewitt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hugh, Huey
Variants: Hewett, Huet, Hewet
Sibling names for Hewitt
Names that share Hewitt's style, for a brother or sister.
