Declining since 2018, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Daxter since 2006
Babies named Daxter per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Daxter is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, after which its usage has declined somewhat. In 2025, the name ranked 8,243rd nationally, with an average of 1 in every 189,786 newborns receiving the name. The name's creation follows a pattern of using the suffix "-ster" to give a contemporary feel, similar to other modern coinages like Baxter or Dexter. Daxter has not shown strong regional ties, as no top states were recorded for its use. It remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding name.
The name Daxter appears to be a modern coinage, blending the trendy sound of "Dax" (itself a short form or variant of names like Daxter or Daxon) with the popular -ster suffix. It emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, possibly influenced by the character Dax from the video game "Jak and Daxter" (2001), though that connection is speculative. The name has seen limited but consistent use since its first recorded appearance in 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dax
Sibling names for Daxter
Names that share Daxter's style, for a brother or sister.
