Baxter

Baxter - A very unique male name

Baxter appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #759. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Baxter and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Baxter? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Baxter. The baby boy name Baxter was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3860 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Baxter peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 759.

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Baxter is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Baxter is currently topping the baby name charts in Tennessee at position #1,053 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,053.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Baxter is where you live.

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Baxter origin and meaning

English occupational surname

An English surname for a baker — Baxter is the old agent form of 'bake' (Old English bæcestre)

Baxter is an occupational surname turned first name, in the data since 1912 and peaking in 1917. It has the friendly, two-syllable bounce that later made it a popular dog's name as well.

Attested etymology

Baxter is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Baxter, pop culture references for the name Baxter and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Baxter

We've found the following names that sound similar to Baxter, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Baxter

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Baxter a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Baxter?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BAKS-ter · /ˈbækstər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Bax

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Baxter for a cheerful, old occupational surname with vintage charm.

Worth knowing

• Many people know Baxter first as a dog's name — worth being at peace with.