Namesake.

Carter

Boy English /KAR-ter/ #510 in 2023

Carter is a boy name of English origin.

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Meaning of Carter

Cart driver; one who transports goods. Occupational surname.

Popularity of Carter

Popularity, 1881–2023
6,464 births in 2023
1881 2023

194,495 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2015
11,395 babies
First recorded
1881
142 years of history
Recent trend
Falling
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.