How Common is the First Name Dexter?
We estimate that there are 30,924 people named Dexter who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Dexter is the 567th most common for men, and the 1,250th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Dexter?
The average person named Dexter is 34.66 years old.
Is Dexter a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
393 people named Dexter were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 692nd most popular name for boys, and the 1,393rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Dexter peaked in 1968, when it was the 262nd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Dexter a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Dexter is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Dexter are male.
Popularity of Dexter in England
In 2020, Dexter was the 124th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.