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In 2024, 6,267 boys in the United States were named Carter, making it the 45th most popular boy's name that year.
It has fallen over the decade, from 27th ten years before.
Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 11,395 births.
Records for Carter go back to 1881, and 210,119 babies have been given the name since.
English occupational surname meaning "one who transports goods by cart." Strong and masculine with a touch of Southern charm. Its strong sound has a contemporary, confident quality.
Carter is of English origin, described as modern in style.
In 2024, Carter went to 604 girls and 6,267 boys — 91% boys.
That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
English occupational surname meaning "one who transports goods by cart." Strong and masculine with a touch of Southern charm.
Carter is of English origin, and is usually described as modern in style.
In 2024, 6,267 boys in the United States were named Carter, making it the 45th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Carter went to 604 girls and 6,267 boys — 91% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.