Masculine dossier · first seen 1881

Carter

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 2015 #45 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2015
Peak births
10,814
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1881Peak 20152025
peak 2015 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Carter

How many people are named Carter?

An estimated 200,549 living Americans are named Carter.

How rare is Carter?

Carter is still widely used among babies today, with 6,024 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 44.3% from its 2015 peak. It was the #45 boys’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical Carter?

The median age of a living American named Carter is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 19 years old.

Is Carter still popular?

Somewhat. Carter has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 6,024 births in 2025.

Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
44.3%
2025
6,024
All-time
206,833