Dexter is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #143 in 2024 with 381 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 1,019 births ranking #63. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 647.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 729 boys born was named Dexter. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.