Karter
4 countries#270 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Karter was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
34,052 births recorded 1985–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2019 with 2,795 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
666 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #345 · peaked in 2019 with 90 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
521 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #695 · peaked in 2019 with 77 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
109 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2017 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
36 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2025 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Karter’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #844 | — |
| 2007 | #801 | ↑43 |
| 2008 | #668 | ↑133 |
| 2009 | #567 | ↑101 |
| 2010 | #443 | ↑124 |
| 2011 | #390 | ↑53 |
| 2012 | #349 | ↑41 |
| 2013 | #299 | ↑50 |
| 2014 | #194 | ↑105 |
| 2015 | #183 | ↑11 |
| 2016 | #188 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #174 | ↑14 |
| 2018 | #176 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #163 | ↑13 |
| 2020 | #162 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #201 | ↓39 |
| 2022 | #217 | ↓16 |
| 2023 | #225 | ↓8 |
| 2024 | #248 | ↓23 |
| 2025 | #270 | ↓22 |
Frequently asked questions about Karter
Is Karter a popular name?
Yes — Karter currently ranks #270 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Karter more common for boys or girls?
Karter is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Karter most popular?
Karter peaked in 2019 in United States, with 2,795 recorded births that year.
Is Karter rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Karter’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6523 in 1985 to #270 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Karter?
At least 34,718 babies have been recorded with the name Karter across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Karter popular in more than one country?
Yes — Karter appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Karter?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Karter include Cyrus, Koa, Steven, Malcolm.
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