Baxter is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1897 in 2025 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 50 births ranking #671. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 160.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 20,918 boys born was named Baxter. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.