Karter
boy name#270 in 2025Karter entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #162 in 2020, ranks #270 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1985–2025
#270
rank today
#162
peak (2020)
1,265
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6523 |
| 1990s | #3989 |
| 2000s | #1043 |
| 2010s | #256 |
| 2020s | #221 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karter has been most popular in TX, GA, FL.
Living bearers
About 29,000 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 #270 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,265 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karter most popular?
- Karter peaked in 2020, reaching #162 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karter with classmates?
- Karter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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