4,610births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2003Peak · South Australia
#1895England & Wales 2025
Baxter is a boy name family recorded 4,610 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1895 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2003, at 45.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Baxter
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | English | 4,034 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3128 | 1880 | ▼ 38 % |
| Baxter | English | 533 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1895 | 2012 | ▼ 64 % |
| Baxter | English | 26 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2017 | – |
| Baxter | English | 11 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 2003 | – |
| Baxter | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2011 | – |
Questions about Baxter
How popular is the name Baxter?
In 2025 it ranked #1895 in England & Wales. Official registers record 4,610 births across 5 countries.
When was Baxter most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2003, at 45.6 births per 100,000.
Is Baxter a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Baxter is a boy name.