Boys name · California
Dexter in California
As of 2025, Dexter was the #813 most common boys name in California, drawn from 30 births that year. Its total reaches 2,434 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
Popularity over time
Dexter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 8 | #333 |
| 1949 | 8 | #631 |
| 1961 | 19 | #556 |
| 1974 | 7 | #1033 |
| 1987 | 50 | #461 |
| 2000 | 16 | #1010 |
| 2012 | 108 | #350 |
| 2025 | 30 | #813 |
Rank swung between #333 (1920) and #1033 (1974) in California, from #333 in 1920 to #813 in 2025.
California had the most Dexter births in 2012, with 108. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #333, in 1920.
Its highest rank in any state was #60, in Georgia in 1968. See Dexter in every state →
How popular is Dexter in California?
As of 2025, Dexter was the #813 most common boys name in California, drawn from 30 births that year. Its total reaches 2,434 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
How many babies are named Dexter in California?
30 Dexter babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Dexter in California?
Dexter ranked #813 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.