Boys name · California
Dexter in California
Dexter was the 813th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 30 babies named Dexter that year. Since 1920, California families have named 2,434 babies Dexter.
Popularity over time
Dexter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 8 | 333rd |
| 1949 | 8 | 631st |
| 1961 | 19 | 556th |
| 1974 | 7 | 1033rd |
| 1987 | 50 | 461st |
| 2000 | 16 | 1010th |
| 2012 | 108 | 350th |
| 2025 | 30 | 813th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 333rd in 1920 to 813th in 2025.
The most babies named Dexter in California in a single year was 108, in 2012. Its best showing was 333rd among boys names in 1920.
Across the country, Dexter reached its best rank of 60th in Georgia (1968). See Dexter in every state →
How popular is Dexter in California?
Dexter was the 813th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 30 babies named Dexter that year. Since 1920, California families have named 2,434 babies Dexter.
How many babies are named Dexter in California?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Dexter in California. The most babies named Dexter in California in a single year was 108, in 2012.
What is the rank of Dexter in California?
Dexter ranked 813th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 333rd among boys names in 1920.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.