Carter

Boys

Best rank #31 (2016) · ranked in 18 years

Carter climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 18 years, topping out at #31 in 2016.

It climbed from #94 in 2008 to #53 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #53.

At its peak year of 2016, Carter was given to 10,923 newborns.

Carter was most popular around 2016, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025536,703
  2. 2024556,894
  3. 2023616,472
  4. 2022596,914
  5. 2021467,827
  6. 2020428,164
  7. 2019339,293
  8. 20183110,040
  9. 20173410,435
  10. 20163110,923
  11. 20153211,395
  12. 20143311,046
  13. 2013419,890
  14. 2012469,520
  15. 2011558,803
  16. 2010658,324
  17. 2009708,292
  18. 2008947,173

Similar names

Charlotte, Christopher, Christian stand out as close matches to Carter, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Carter a popular name?
Carter reached a best rank of #31 in 2016 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Carter rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Carter ranks #53.
Is Carter a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Carter most popular?
Carter peaked around 2016.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)