Holding steady.
Popularity of Jewett since 1912
Babies named Jewett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jewett's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jewett is a rare American given name, historically used almost exclusively for boys. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1912, a period when surname-as-first-name was a growing trend. Its peak year was 1915, reflecting modest early 20th-century use before fading quickly. By its latest recorded year, the name had effectively fallen out of regular use, appearing only sporadically. The trajectory is stable, meaning no recent resurgence. Jewett has no strong regional ties; its top states are unrecorded, suggesting sparse distribution. This is a name of obscure surname origin, likely connected to an English family name. The name carries the charm of a vintage rarity but has never achieved widespread popularity.
Jewett is an English surname that has seen rare use as a given name. The surname likely derives from the Old French personal name Jouet, a diminutive of Joue, itself a form of the name Jodocus, a Breton saint. Alternatively, it may be an occupational name for a maker of toys, from Old French jouet 'plaything'. As a given name, Jewett was recorded primarily in the United States during the early 20th century, with its modest peak in 1915.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jew
Variants: Jewet, Jewitt, Juet
Sibling names for Jewett
Names that share Jewett's style, for a brother or sister.
