Hewitt
Hewitt is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little Hugh or heart/mind.
Origin and history
Hewitt originated as an English surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Hugh, meaning 'little Hugh' or 'son of Hugh'. Historically used primarily as a family name, it has seen steady, infrequent use as a given name in the United States. Its traditional surname structure gives it a classic, tailored feel.
Popularity in the United States
981 babies in the United States have been named Hewitt since 1880. It ranks #3701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- LA (83.3 %)
- MN (8.3 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 105 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 101 |
| 1940-1950 | 100 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Nicknames
Hewie, Hugh
Fun facts
- Hewitt originated as a Medieval diminutive of Hugh, combined with the French diminutive suffix '-ot' or '-et'.
- It follows the long-standing English tradition of adopting family surnames as given names.