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Dewey is an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Dewi, which is the Welsh version of David. It has long been associated with the patron saint of Wales, Saint David, and gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century following the fame of Admiral George Dewey.
Less common today
Dewey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,374 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Admiral of the Navy, hero of the Battle of Manila Bay
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