The first name Baxter

In 2025, 13 boys were named Baxter, making it the 1,897th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2012, with 50 births (#671).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Baxter with other names.

In 2025, 38 boys born in the United States were named Baxter, the 3,138th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2014, when 74 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Donald Baxter MacMillan
  American explorer and sailor (1874-1970)

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All 216 names of English origin

What does the name Baxter mean?

Baxter means “baker” in English.

What is the origin of the name Baxter?

From Middle English bakster, bakestre, from Old English bæcestre (“baker”), equivalent to bake + -ster.

How popular is the name Baxter?

In 2025, 13 boys born in England and Wales were named Baxter, ranking 1,897th. Its peak was 2012, with 50 births.

Is Baxter a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 4,034 US babies named Baxter since 1880 were boys.

When was Baxter most popular?

2014 in the United States, when 74 babies were named Baxter, its highest rank at 1,946th.

How do you pronounce Baxter?

Baxter is /ˈbækstɚ/, 2 syllables.

Is Baxter also a surname?

Yes. Baxter is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.