How Many People Are Named Carter?

210,119

people in the United States are named Carter

1 in 1,594 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#374

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0627%

Of US population

Peak Year

2015

11,395 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KAHR-tər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which meant "one who uses a cart".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.5%
Male
95.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 14.5 years old

Young (<30) 197,566
94%
Adult (30–60) 6,022
2.9%
Senior (>60) 6,531
3.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 14,249
California 12,580
Ohio 11,053
Pennsylvania 9,255
Michigan 8,930
Florida 8,891
New York 8,847
Illinois 7,845
Georgia 7,671
North Carolina 7,582

💡 Fun Facts About "Carter"

  • 6,871 babies were named Carter in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2015
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Texas

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