boy's name
Jewett
JOO-it (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 176
Jewett is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1956 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jewett Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 7 |
How Popular Is Jewett?
In 1956, Jewett was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jewett
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jewett Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jewett over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jewett
- English JOO-it
Sibling Names for Jewett
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jewett — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jewett
How popular is the name Jewett?
In 1956, Jewett was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jewett a girl's or a boy's name?
Jewett is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jewett?
Jewett has 2 syllables.
When was Jewett most popular?
Jewett peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.