Baxter Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAK-ster / /ˈbækstər/English; Old English
Meaning
Baker's town; from the baker's place
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Baxter is derived from the Old English word 'bæcere,' meaning 'baker.' It was originally a surname before becoming popular as a given name. Baxter has been used in various English-speaking countries and has seen fluctuating popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Baxter has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bax
- Baxie
International Variants
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Famous people named Baxter
Baxter Black was an American cowboy poet and veterinarian known for his humorous and insightful poetry about rural life.
Baxter Stockman is a fictional character from the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise, known for being a scientist and inventor.
Fictional characters named Baxter
Baxter Stockman appears in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' series as a brilliant but often misguided scientist.
Baxter is a character in the animated series 'Baxter and Friends,' known for his adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Baxter was first seen in the United States in 1880. Baxter has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in North Carolina, California, Tennessee, Texas, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Baxter has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Baxter (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 11 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 6 |
1884 | 8 |
1885 | 8 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 7 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 5 |
1892 | 8 |
1893 | 8 |
1894 | 7 |
1895 | 7 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 10 |
1898 | 7 |
1899 | 5 |
1900 | 10 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 7 |
1904 | 7 |
1905 | 8 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 10 |
1910 | 10 |
1911 | 12 |
1912 | 24 |
1913 | 27 |
1914 | 40 |
1915 | 40 |
1916 | 41 |
1917 | 46 |
1918 | 36 |
1919 | 43 |
1920 | 44 |
1921 | 42 |
1922 | 44 |
1923 | 45 |
1924 | 58 |
1925 | 29 |
1926 | 40 |
1927 | 53 |
1928 | 35 |
1929 | 28 |
1930 | 37 |
1931 | 38 |
1932 | 30 |
1933 | 40 |
1934 | 30 |
1935 | 37 |
1936 | 31 |
1937 | 29 |
1938 | 36 |
1939 | 34 |
1940 | 18 |
1941 | 29 |
1942 | 19 |
1943 | 39 |
1944 | 30 |
1945 | 22 |
1946 | 39 |
1947 | 40 |
1948 | 36 |
1949 | 24 |
1950 | 27 |
1951 | 29 |
1952 | 31 |
1953 | 28 |
1954 | 26 |
1955 | 30 |
1956 | 29 |
1957 | 22 |
1958 | 31 |
1959 | 33 |
1960 | 32 |
1961 | 24 |
1962 | 21 |
1963 | 22 |
1964 | 27 |
1965 | 19 |
1966 | 13 |
1967 | 17 |
1968 | 13 |
1969 | 17 |
1970 | 15 |
1971 | 18 |
1972 | 16 |
1973 | 16 |
1974 | 15 |
1975 | 10 |
1976 | 13 |
1977 | 9 |
1978 | 6 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 7 |
1981 | 11 |
1982 | 20 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 8 |
1985 | 17 |
1986 | 17 |
1987 | 18 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 39 |
1990 | 38 |
1991 | 24 |
1992 | 37 |
1993 | 29 |
1994 | 40 |
1995 | 39 |
1996 | 45 |
1997 | 39 |
1998 | 54 |
1999 | 37 |
2000 | 40 |
2001 | 40 |
2002 | 38 |
2003 | 38 |
2004 | 46 |
2005 | 48 |
2006 | 35 |
2007 | 32 |
2008 | 58 |
2009 | 38 |
2010 | 38 |
2011 | 63 |
2012 | 59 |
2013 | 70 |
2014 | 74 |
2015 | 68 |
2016 | 59 |
2017 | 64 |
2018 | 62 |
2019 | 53 |
2020 | 46 |
2021 | 32 |
2022 | 34 |
2023 | 28 |
2024 | 40 |