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Summary

The name Dexter has Latin origins, meaning 'right-handed' or 'skillful.' It has evolved through various forms in the English language. The name is often associated with traits of intelligence and creativity. There is no significant biblical relevance. Dexter gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a well-regarded name today.

The name Dexter is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dexter has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dexter' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 722nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 588th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 414th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 385th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 448th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 638th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 497th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3936th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7881st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Dexter' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.