Karter
Peaked at #162 nationally in 2020, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1985, Karter has been recorded 13% of the time for girls and 87% of the time for boys.
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Karter — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#692
in 2015
Current rank
#999
in 2024
Years tracked
28
1997–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1997, Karter reached its peak popularity for girls in 2015, ranking #692 nationally with 410 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #973 (2014) to #999 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Karter ranks #999 nationally for girls, with 257 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #999 | 257 |
| 2023 | #888 | 302 |
| 2022 | #892 | 312 |
| 2021 | #861 | 319 |
| 2020 | #893 | 297 |
| 2019 | #759 | 370 |
| 2018 | #872 | 312 |
| 2017 | #783 | 351 |
Karter — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#162
in 2020
Current rank
#248
in 2024
Years tracked
36
1985–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1985, Karter reached its peak popularity for boys in 2020, ranking #162 nationally with 2,340 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #194 (2014) to #248 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Karter ranks #248 nationally for boys, with 1,425 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #248 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | #225 | 1,595 |
| 2022 | #217 | 1,743 |
| 2021 | #201 | 1,918 |
| 2020 | #162 | 2,340 |
| 2019 | #163 | 2,424 |
| 2018 | #176 | 2,238 |
| 2017 | #174 | 2,286 |
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 Karter most popular?
Karter was most popular in 2020, when it ranked #162 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Karter becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Karter?
At least 32,517 babies have been recorded with the name Karter in the US since 1985, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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