Dutch

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Pronounced DUHCH /ˈdʌt͡ʃ/Medium

Meaning: Dutch; (originally) German / of the Low CountriesMedium

In 30 seconds: Dutch is an English name from the word that today means 'Dutch' but originally meant 'German' or 'of the Low Countries'.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningDutch; (originally) German / of the Low Countries

U.S. rank (2024)#2562 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,395

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dutch is an English nickname-turned-name drawn from the word for the people of the Low Countries. Its older sense actually reached toward 'German' before narrowing to the Netherlands. As a given name it carries that plain, place-based meaning.

Short and blunt, it has the feel of an old American nickname used as a first name. Its meaning sits entirely in that one word.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Dutch is 'German', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Dutch — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Dutch — meaning/etymology

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Famous Bearers

★Dutch Schultz (1901-1935)
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★Dutch Mantell (1949-)
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dutch mean?

Dutch is usually explained as meaning 'German' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Dutch?

It's commonly said DUHCH /ˈdʌt͡ʃ/.

Is Dutch a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Dutch is used as a boy name.

How popular is Dutch?

In 2024, Dutch ranked #2562 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.