Dex
2 countries#4857 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dex was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
658 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 2016 with 43 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
43 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dex’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10151 | — |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↓511 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↑1643 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↑2583 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓651 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↑2265 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↑1015 |
| 2013 | #4313 | ↓506 |
| 2014 | #3297 | ↑1016 |
| 2015 | #3982 | ↓685 |
| 2016 | #2783 | ↑1199 |
| 2017 | #3678 | ↓895 |
| 2018 | #3607 | ↑71 |
| 2019 | #3496 | ↑111 |
| 2020 | #3344 | ↑152 |
| 2021 | #3297 | ↑47 |
| 2022 | #3995 | ↓698 |
| 2023 | #3177 | ↑818 |
| 2024 | #3793 | ↓616 |
| 2025 | #4857 | ↓1064 |
Frequently asked questions about Dex
Is Dex a popular name?
Yes — Dex currently ranks #4857 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dex more common for boys or girls?
Dex is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dex most popular?
Dex peaked in 2016 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Dex rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dex’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3734 in 1952 to #4857 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dex?
At least 701 babies have been recorded with the name Dex across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dex popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dex appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Dex?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dex include Deniro, Dimas, Dionte.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Dex in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.