Dexter
A boy's name of Latin origin, ranked #692 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #692
- Best ever
- #262 in 1968
- US births since 1880
- 36,800
- Born in 2025
- 393
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Dexterous, right side
Births 1880–2025
Peak 842 in 2012. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- GA3,048
- CA2,434
- TX2,185
- FL2,015
- NC1,727
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 85% of this name's national total.
Other Latin names
- AntoniaPriceless, flourishing, flower
- DrakeDragon
- CorneliusHorn
- FrancineFrom France, free
- RonPowerful, rules with counsel
- MartyA lady
- Rufusred-haired one
- DeliaRope, heart, a sea jewel
- BritneyFrom England, strong, industrious
- TashaBorn at Christmas
- Julietsofthaired, youthful, downy-haired, gentle
- Charityaffection, charity, brotherly love