Boy · #3,719 in 2026

Dex

Name: Popularity of the name Dex in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dex, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,719

Peak Rank

#2,710 (2016)

Total Babies

698

5-Yr Trend

-3%

1952

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#2710

Peak Rank

698

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dex

Dex first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 43 Dexs were born — ranking #2,783 that year. As of 2026, Dex ranks #3,719 for baby boys with 30 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 698 Dexs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dex

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dex is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dex

What does the name Dex mean?

Dex is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dex in 2026?

In 2026, Dex ranks #3,719 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Dex most popular?

Dex reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #2,710 that year with 43 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dex most popular?

Dex has historically been most popular in Illinois, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dex.

Is Dex a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dex is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dex?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dex include Karlo, Chao, Mostafa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dex

Dex is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 698 births in the dataset. Dex's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #2,710. Use the chart and map above to compare Dex's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.