Dexter
Male name · — Stable
13,268
Total Births
1968
Peak Year
#701
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dexter
Dexter is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1960s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 13,268 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 152 births |
| 1890s | 120 births |
| 1900s | 177 births |
| 1910s | 328 births |
| 1920s | 406 births |
| 1930s | 368 births |
| 1940s | 602 births |
| 1950s | 1,403 births |
| 1960s | 1,942 births |
| 1970s | 1,534 births |
| 1980s | 1,667 births |
| 1990s | 1,494 births |
| 2000s | 935 births |
| 2010s | 1,664 births |
| 2020s | 476 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dexter?
Dexter has been given to 13,268 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1968 with 300 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #701.
Is Dexter a boy or girl name?
Dexter is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dexter most popular?
Dexter was most popular in 1968, when 300 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Dexter?
Dexter first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).