UK boy's name
Dexx
A modern invented name possibly derived from Alex or Dex.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dexx is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dexx popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Dexx is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Dexx. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dexx ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Dexx.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dexx as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Dexx mean?
The name Dexx is a relatively modern invention, with no known linguistic or cultural origins. It does not appear to be derived from any ancient words or have any clear etymological roots. There are no recorded historical references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from past civilizations.
The earliest known use of the name Dexx appears to be in the late 20th century, primarily as a given name for male children. It is unclear exactly when or where the name first emerged, but it seems to have gained popularity as a unique and unconventional name choice in some regions.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no well-known historical figures or prominent individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Dexx. However, here are a few examples of people with this first name from modern times:
1. Dexx Holland, an American professional baseball player who played in Minor League Baseball in the early 2000s. 2. Dexx Kell, an American actor known for his roles in independent films and television shows in the late 2000s and 2010s. 3. Dexx Patterson, an American author and blogger who wrote several self-help books in the 2010s. 4. Dexx Sampson, a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter active in the indie rock scene in the 2010s. 5. Dexx Williams, an American entrepreneur and business executive who founded a technology startup in the 2010s.
Overall, the name Dexx appears to be a relatively recent coinage, likely originating in the late 20th century as a unique and unconventional name choice. It does not have a rich historical background or deep-rooted cultural significance, but it has been used by a few notable individuals in recent decades.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dexx by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dexx was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dexx
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dexx: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dexx in the UK right now?
In 2018, Dexx was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dexx most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Dexx in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dexx?
A modern invented name possibly derived from Alex or Dex.
How many people are called Dexx in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Dexx across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.