Unisex nameCurrently #248 in the USFalling
Karter
//ˈkɑɹtɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
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Karter's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Karter |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 119 |
| 2003 | 155 |
| 2004 | 164 |
| 2005 | 212 |
| 2006 | 271 |
| 2007 | 283 |
| 2008 | 385 |
| 2009 | 518 |
| 2010 | 698 |
| 2011 | 813 |
| 2012 | 1,018 |
| 2013 | 1,346 |
| 2014 | 2,390 |
| 2015 | 2,696 |
| 2016 | 2,535 |
| 2017 | 2,637 |
| 2018 | 2,550 |
| 2019 | 2,794 |
| 2020 | 2,637 |
| 2021 | 2,237 |
| 2022 | 2,055 |
| 2023 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 1,682 |
Karter through the decades
- Karter peaked in 2019, when 2,794 babies were named Karter in the US.
- The 2020s were Karter's strongest decade, averaging 2,102 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Karter has risen 199% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Karter currently ranks #248 in the US and is cooling off.