Dexter
girl nameDexter entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #1821 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1905–2025
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rank today
#1821
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1876 |
| 1910s | #4140 |
| 1920s | #3045 |
| 1940s | #4025 |
| 1950s | #5391 |
| 1960s | #5439 |
| 1970s | #8524 |
| 1980s | #9848 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Dexter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dexter alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dexter in 2025?
- Dexter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dexter most popular?
- Dexter peaked in 1907, reaching #1821 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dexter with classmates?
- Dexter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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