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Does anyone know why the name Dewey had such a massive spike in popularity in 1898? It's only that one year too!
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Just a guess, but the Battle of Manila Bay, during which US forces were lead by Commodore George Dewey, took place in May 1898. It was a decisive US victory, with only one American man lost, and Dewey became something of a war hero. Maybe a lot of babies were named after him?
This message was edited 6/2/2025, 3:25 PM
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