Total births
29
Boys' name · since 1974
Dewand
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Dewand, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1974–1978
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Dewand is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 29 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dewand has been recorded 29 times among boys since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1978.
- 29 total births
- 1974–1978 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 boys have been named Dewand since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1978.
- 29
- total births
- 1974–1978
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Dewand was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
10 babies were named Dewand in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Dewand's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dewand splits its recorded history at 1977: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dewand at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Dewand popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1978
- Peak year (1977)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Dewand by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dewand's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Dewand births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 29 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dewand? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 29 babies named Dewand. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 10 births.
When was Dewand most popular? ▼
Dewand was most popular in the 1970s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Dewand been used? ▼
Records for Dewand go back to 1974, giving 5 years of history through 1978.
What names are similar to Dewand? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dewey, Dewayne, Dewitt, Deward, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Dewand
Nearby Names Like Dewand
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dewand
Dewey Boy
#3610 34,373 births
Dewayne Boy
#3054 26,491 births
Dewitt Boy
7,216 births
Deward Boy
1,393 births
Dewain Boy
800 births
Compare Dewand side by side: Dewand vs Dewey Dewand vs Dewayne Dewand vs Dewitt
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dewand: Baby Name Since 1974 - 29 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dewand. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dewand draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.