Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Carter.
National Rank (2025)
#454
All-Time Peak Rank
#454 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
10,038
Unisex Distribution95.4% Boy / 4.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Carter Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Carter
According to SSA data, Carter achieved its highest historical rank of #454 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 703 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 16.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Carter scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+16.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record703Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:20
1930s:13
1940s:38
1950s:64
1960s:45
1970s:98
1980s:164
1990s:523
2000s:1,020
2010s:4,408
2020s:3,640
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCar-ter
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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