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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 14.5 years old
📈 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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