How Many People Are Named Dexton?
Complete statistics for the name Dexton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dexton is a very rare name for boys, with only 477 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 691,404 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 91% of those named Dexton being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 483 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dexton Through the Generations
Dexton saw its peak popularity in 2015 with 35 births, marking a significant rise in usage compared to previous years. The average age of people named Dexton is 13, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. Of the 483 births recorded since its inception, 439 individuals are under 30, while only 44 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing a strong preference for the name among the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dexton's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dexton
How Many People Have the Name Dexton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 477 people in the United States currently share the name Dexton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 691,404 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dexton a Common or Rare Name?
Dexton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dexton Mean?
Dexton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dexton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dexton Most Popular?
The name Dexton reached peak popularity in 2015, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dexton?
Approximately 477 people named Dexton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 483. That works out to roughly 1 in 691,404 Americans.
Is Dexton a rare name?
Dexton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 691,404 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dexton mean?
Dexton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dexton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dexton are male and 0% are female.
When was Dexton most popular?
Dexton peaked in 2015 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.