Baxter is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #958 in 2011 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 50 births ranking #671. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 480.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 11,925 boys born was named Baxter. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.