Karter
How to say it: KAR-tur · /ˈkɑrtər/
Variant spelling of Carter, an English occupational surname meaning 'one who transports goods by cart'.
Karter was the 35th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,265 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #72 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #35 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,265 |
| Share of births | 1 in 454 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks its highest point, with the 2020s as its peak decade after recent arrival. Even at #35, slipping is expected.
What goes with it
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In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Karter is about 1 in 19.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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