NAME PROFILE
Dexter
Dexter is a name of Latin origin meaning 'right-handed' or 'skilled'. It conveys a sense of intelligence, creativity, and ingenuity. People named Dexter often have a curious mind and a talent for problem-solving, making them resourceful and reliable friends.
Key Stats
| Total births | 36,800 |
| Gender | Male (85% / 15%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 21%NY — 20%CA — 20%TX — 20%TN — 18%
Notable People
Dexter Morgan (Fictional character from *Dexter*) · Dexter Fletcher (Actor and director, *Rocketman*) · Dexter Holland (Musician, lead singer of The Offspring) · Dexter King (Civil rights activist, son of Martin Luther King Jr.) · Dexter M. Shum (Biochemist and researcher)
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