Right-handed, fortunate, or from the town of Dye
Dextin is a modern American invention, likely created as a blend of the Latin-rooted Dexter and the popular suffix -tin. It carries the historical associations of 'dexter' meaning skillful or lucky, while functioning as a contemporary rhythmic alternative to names like Justin or Austin.
Less common today
Dextin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,183 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
