Daxter
An invented masculine name, possibly from the Greek "dexia" meaning right, skillful.
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Daxter. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daxter today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daxter births was 2019 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daxter. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2019
13 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,164
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Daxter: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daxter from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 75 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Daxter remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daxter by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daxter during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daxter
The name Daxter is an intriguing one with a rich and fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language, where it was derived from the combination of two words: "dæg," meaning "day," and "torr," meaning "tower" or "lookout." Thus, the name Daxter was initially associated with someone who lived near or worked in a watchtower, guarding during the day.
In the early medieval period, the name Daxter was commonly found in various regions of England, particularly in the northern counties. It was a popular choice among families involved in military or guard duties, as it reflected the role of a watchman or sentinel. The earliest recorded instance of the name Daxter can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Dæxtore" in reference to a landowner in Yorkshire.
Throughout the centuries, the name Daxter has been carried by numerous notable individuals. One of the earliest was Daxter of Northumbria, a renowned warrior who fought alongside King Oswald in the Battle of Heavenfield in 635 AD. His bravery and loyalty were celebrated in the chronicles of the time.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, a knight named Daxter de Beaumont was recorded as having fought alongside William the Conqueror. His exploits were documented in the Bayeux Tapestry, a remarkable embroidered cloth depicting the events of the Norman invasion.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Daxter Harrington rose to prominence as a skilled architect and stonemason. He was responsible for the construction of several impressive castles and fortifications across England, including the iconic Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
Another notable bearer of the name was Daxter Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, who served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War in the 17th century. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield were widely celebrated.
Moving into more recent times, one cannot overlook Daxter Finnegan, an Irish-American industrialist who founded the Finnegan Steel Company in the late 19th century. His innovative techniques and business acumen helped establish his company as a leader in the steel industry, leaving a lasting impact on American manufacturing.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Daxter throughout history, each contributing to its rich legacy and cultural significance. While the name has evolved and adapted over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Old English language, reflecting the noble and dutiful spirit of those who once guarded the towers and lookouts of ancient times.
People
Daxter + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daxter as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daxter: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daxter?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daxter going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Daxter a common name?
We classify Daxter as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daxter most popular?
The single biggest year for Daxter was 2019, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daxter is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daxter in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daxter a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daxter in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daxter still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daxter in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daxter can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Daxter as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.