Carter
English boy's name meaning “cart driver”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- cart driver
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #48
- Born in 2023
- 5,870
Meaning & origin
Carter is an occupational surname for someone who drove or made carts, now popular as a modern first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Carter ranked #48 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,870 US boys were given the name Carter.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #24 in 2018
“Unranked” means Carter was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Carter: frequently asked questions
What does the name Carter mean?
Carter is a English name meaning "cart driver". Carter is an occupational surname for someone who drove or made carts, now popular as a modern first name.
Where does the name Carter come from?
Carter is of English origin. Carter is an occupational surname for someone who drove or made carts, now popular as a modern first name.
Is Carter a boy or a girl name?
Carter is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Carter?
In 2023, 5,870 US boys were given the name Carter.
Is Carter a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Carter ranked #48 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.