Baxter
From Middle English bakster, bakestre, from Old English bæcestre (“baker”), equivalent to bake + -ster.
Every Baxter since 1880 — 4,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baxter
Baxter is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,138 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,034 American babies have been named Baxter. Its peak came in 2014, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Baxter stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baxter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,138 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,051 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,896 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,419 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,509 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,694 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,491 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,214 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,134 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,256 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,068 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1,946 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,968 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,213 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,107 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,019 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,052 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,271 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,382 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,093 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,401 |
| 2004 | 46 | #2,424 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,624 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,562 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,432 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,381 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,106 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,973 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,844 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,981 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,453 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,405 |
| 1965 | 19 | #1,809 |
| 1960 | 32 | #1,402 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,400 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,398 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,410 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,633 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,061 |
| 1930 | 37 | #1,154 |
| 1925 | 29 | #1,362 |
| 1920 | 44 | #1,048 |
| 1915 | 40 | #997 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,048 |
| 1905 | 8 | #932 |
| 1900 | 10 | #842 |
| 1895 | 7 | #881 |
| 1890 | 9 | #668 |
| 1885 | 8 | #705 |
| 1880 | 11 | #573 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baxter mean?
From Middle English bakster, bakestre, from Old English bæcestre (“baker”), equivalent to bake + -ster.
How popular is the name Baxter in 2025?
Baxter ranked #3,138 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baxter?
4,034 babies have been named Baxter in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baxter most popular?
Baxter peaked in 2014, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Baxter a boy or girl name?
Baxter is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baxter rising or falling?
Baxter is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.