Dexter is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #531 in 2021 with 553 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 842 births ranking #361. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 80.1%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,161 boys born was named Dexter. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.