Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Dwight
Endangered
Down 98.3% from peak
Peak era
1953
Peak births
2,698
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19532025
Quick answers about Dwight
How many people are named Dwight?
An estimated 50,665 living Americans are named Dwight.
How rare is Dwight?
Dwight is very rare among babies today, with 46 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.3% from its 1953 peak.
How old is the typical Dwight?
The median age of a living American named Dwight is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 73 years old.
Is Dwight still popular?
No. Dwight is endangered as a baby name, down 98.3% from its 1953 peak with 46 births in 2025.
Peak year
1953
Decline from peak
98.3%
2025
46
All-time
78,587