Baxter
Meaningbaker · English
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #512 in 1886
38 babies were named Baxter in the US in 2025. It has dropped 439 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Baxter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Baxter, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Baxter would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBaxter has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Baxters, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #512. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBaxter has slipped 439 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Baxter means “baker”.
About the name Baxter
Baxter is a boy name of English origin meaning “baker”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Baxter for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #512 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 80 | 12,441 boys |
| 1890s | 66 | 15,063 boys |
| 1900s | 62 | 16,179 boys |
| 1910s | 50 | 20,141 boys |
| 1920s | 38 | 26,406 boys |
| 1930s | 32 | 30,845 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 50,403 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 70,423 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 95,238 boys |
| 1970s | 7.6 | 131,579 boys |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,761 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 30,826 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,506 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Baxter
What does the name Baxter mean?
Baxter means “baker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Baxter?
Baxter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Baxter a boy or girl name?
Baxter is a boy name.
How popular is the name Baxter?
Baxter ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#512).