Cartier
How to say it: kar-tee-AY · /kɑrˈtjeɪ/
French occupational surname meaning 'cart driver'; now used as a given name, associated with the luxury brand.
Cartier was the 707th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #595 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #707 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,751 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #595 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Cartier has climbed to its top in the 2020s. Further ascent appears likely as use expands.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp with a bold finish, it feels strong and creative. Kingston reflects a similar spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cartier is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Cartier
- Cartier Martin (born 1984)American basketball player
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Cartier, French luxury jewellery house founded 1847 in Paris.
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