Dexter is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #693 in 2025 with 393 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 842 births ranking #361. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 28.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,346 boys born was named Dexter. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.