Carter
Peaked at #24 nationally in 2015, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Carter has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Carter — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#458
in 2016
Current rank
#507
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1918–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1918, Carter reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #458 nationally with 702 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #790 (2014) to #507 (2024) — a 36% improvement.
As of 2024, Carter ranks #507 nationally for girls, with 604 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #507 | 604 |
| 2023 | #510 | 594 |
| 2022 | #550 | 553 |
| 2021 | #500 | 622 |
| 2020 | #514 | 587 |
| 2019 | #514 | 611 |
| 2018 | #478 | 655 |
| 2017 | #520 | 602 |
Carter — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#24
in 2015
Current rank
#45
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Carter reached its peak popularity for boys in 2015, ranking #24 nationally with 10,814 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #27 (2014) to #45 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Carter ranks #45 nationally for boys, with 6,267 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #45 | 6,267 |
| 2023 | #48 | 5,870 |
| 2022 | #47 | 6,356 |
| 2021 | #39 | 7,202 |
| 2020 | #33 | 7,575 |
| 2019 | #30 | 8,682 |
| 2018 | #24 | 9,382 |
| 2017 | #24 | 9,831 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Carter most popular?
Carter was most popular in 2015, when it ranked #24 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Carter becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Carter?
At least 210,119 babies have been recorded with the name Carter in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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