Karter Unisex

Popularity: #236 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-ter / /ˈkɑːrtər/

English; German

Meaning

English: keeper of the cart; German: cart maker

Historical & Cultural Background

Karter is a modern variation of the name Carter, which has its roots in English and German origins. The name Carter historically referred to someone who transported goods by cart. It has gained popularity in recent years as a given name for boys, reflecting a trend towards occupational surnames being used as first names.

Trend Summary

Karter has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

CarterKurtKurtisKieranKendrick

Variants

  • Carter

International Variants

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Famous people named Karter

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Fictional characters named Karter

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Sibling Suggestions

KadenKellanKianKylanKasonKendall

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karter was first seen in the United States in 1985. Karter has ranked as high as #280 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Karter has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karter (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 165
12%
GA 117
9%
FL 95
7%
NC 80
6%
LA 64
5%
NY 58
4%
CA 54
4%
TN 54
4%
MI 50
4%
IL 50
4%
VA 48
4%
AL 47
3%
SC 46
3%
OH 41
3%
KY 40
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19855
19909
19915
199215
199314
199412
199519
199626
199739
199831
199942
200057
2001102
2002101
2003139
2004143
2005202
2006239
2007268
2008362
2009466
2010604
2011726
2012886
20131,179
20142,116
20152,286
20162,125
20172,286
20182,238
20192,424
20202,340
20211,918
20221,743
20231,595
20241,425