Carver
boy name#1499 in 2025Carver entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1271 in 2015, ranks #1499 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1499
rank today
#1271
peak (2015)
117
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3273 |
| 1920s | #3779 |
| 1930s | #2798 |
| 1940s | #2026 |
| 1950s | #3044 |
| 1960s | #3086 |
| 1970s | #4861 |
| 1980s | #5928 |
| 1990s | #4041 |
| 2000s | #2215 |
| 2010s | #1426 |
| 2020s | #1455 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carver has been most popular in IA, TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Carver are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carver is a kid of about 11 — 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 Carver in 2025?
- Carver ranks #1499 among US boy names in 2025, with 117 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carver most popular?
- Carver peaked in 2015, reaching #1271 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carver with classmates?
- Carver will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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