Dexter
boy name#692 in 2025Dexter entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #262 in 1968, ranks #692 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#692
rank today
#262
peak (1968)
393
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #702 |
| 1890s | #865 |
| 1900s | #784 |
| 1910s | #766 |
| 1920s | #708 |
| 1930s | #667 |
| 1940s | #522 |
| 1950s | #397 |
| 1960s | #354 |
| 1970s | #423 |
| 1980s | #441 |
| 1990s | #540 |
| 2000s | #785 |
| 2010s | #421 |
| 2020s | #649 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dexter has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 31,000 people named Dexter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dexter alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 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 ranks #692 among US boy names in 2025, with 393 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dexter most popular?
- Dexter peaked in 1968, reaching #262 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dexter with classmates?
- Dexter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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