Boy · #7,764 in 2026

Dextin

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

Current Rank

#7,764

Peak Rank

#7,764 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2022

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#7764

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dextin

Dextin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Dextins were born — ranking #7,764 that year. As of 2026, Dextin ranks #7,764 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Dextins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Dextin

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

Dickstein
Destine
Destin
Dixon
Dickson
Duston
Dixson
Dextrin
Dakotan
Dichten
Texting
Dextran

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dextin

What does the name Dextin mean?

Dextin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dextin in 2026?

In 2026, Dextin ranks #7,764 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Dextin most popular?

Dextin reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #7,764 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Dextin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dextin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dextin include Zora, Hershey, Vasile. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dextin

Dextin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Dextin's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #7,764. Use the chart and map above to compare Dextin'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.