Karter
girl name#987 in 2025Karter entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #692 in 2015, ranks #987 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1997–2025
#987
rank today
#692
peak (2015)
256
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9267 |
| 2000s | #6923 |
| 2010s | #1206 |
| 2020s | #920 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karter has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 4,600 people named Karter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karter is a kid of about 7 — 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 Karter in 2025?
- Karter ranks #987 among US girl names in 2025, with 256 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karter most popular?
- Karter peaked in 2015, reaching #692 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karter with classmates?
- Karter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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