Carter
girl name#454 in 2025Carter entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #454 in 2025, ranks #454 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1918–2025
#454
rank today
#454
peak (2025)
679
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4228 |
| 1930s | #3640 |
| 1940s | #4159 |
| 1950s | #4756 |
| 1960s | #5324 |
| 1970s | #5177 |
| 1980s | #5059 |
| 1990s | #2596 |
| 2000s | #1906 |
| 2010s | #785 |
| 2020s | #506 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carter has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 9,900 people named Carter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carter is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carter in 2025?
- Carter ranks #454 among US girl names in 2025, with 679 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carter most popular?
- Carter peaked in 2025, reaching #454 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carter with classmates?
- Carter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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