51,765births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
2013Peak · England & Wales
#154England & Wales 2025
Dexter is a boy name family recorded 51,765 times in 15 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#154 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2013, at 163.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dexter
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | English | 36,800 | 🇺🇸 United States | #692 | 2012 | ▼ 42 % |
| Dexter | English | 11,973 | 🏴 England & Wales | #154 | 2013 | ▼ 50 % |
| Dexter | English | 820 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #527 | 2013 | ▼ 75 % |
| Dexter | English | 805 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #964 | 2012 | ▼ 59 % |
| Dexter | English | 384 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #549 | 2009 | ▼ 36 % |
| Dexter | English | 353 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2012 | – |
Questions about Dexter
How popular is the name Dexter?
In 2025 it ranked #154 in England & Wales. Official registers record 51,765 births across 15 countries.
When was Dexter most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2013, at 163.0 births per 100,000.
Is Dexter a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dexter is a boy name.