Boy nameCurrently #3,809 in the USSteady
Dex
//ˈdɛks//
1 syllablePeak year: 20163 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dex's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dex's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dex |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Dex through the decades
- Dex peaked in 2016, when 43 babies were named Dex in the US.
- The 2020s were Dex's strongest decade, averaging 32 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dex has risen 110% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dex currently ranks #3,809 in the US and is holding steady.