What does the name Carter mean?

Carter means cart driver; one who transports goods. Occupational surname.

Where does the name Carter come from?

Carter is a boy name of English origin.

Is Carter a boy or a girl name?

Carter is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 4% of children given the name Carter are girls and 96% are boys.

How popular is the name Carter in 2023?

Carter ranks #510 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 11,395 babies.

How do you pronounce Carter?

Carter is pronounced KAR-ter (2 syllables).

A name from English · Boy

Carter

Cart driver; one who transports goods. Occupational surname.

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Popularity over time

A 142-year arc in numbers.

194,520 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023.

Popularity · 1881–2023

6,472 births in 2023

1881 1952 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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CCart driver; one who transports goods. Occupational surname.

Quick answers

People often ask about Carter.

What does the name Carter mean?: Carter means cart driver; one who transports goods. Occupational surname.
Where does the name Carter come from?: Carter is a boy name of English origin.
Is Carter a boy or a girl name?: Carter is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 4% of children given the name Carter are girls and 96% are boys.
How popular is the name Carter in 2023?: Carter ranks #510 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 11,395 babies.
How do you pronounce Carter?: Carter is pronounced KAR-ter (2 syllables).

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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.