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Karter
OriginSpelling variation of Carter
Meaning"transporter of goods by cart"
GenderBoy
US Rank#270
Top 1000
NB Rank#8281
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About Karter
The name Karter is currently ranked #270 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #162 in 2020. The name is most popular in KARTER, KARTER, and KARTER. Karter is also used for girls, ranking #989 in 2025 (less popular).
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #194 | 2,116 | 1,101.6 |
| 2015 | #183 | 2,286 | 1,192.6 |
| 2016 | #188 | 2,125 | 1,119.8 |
| 2017 | #174 | 2,286 | 1,235 |
| 2018 | #176 | 2,238 | 1,232.3 |
| 2019 | #163 | 2,424 | 1,351 |
| 2020 | #162 | 2,340 | 1,355.7 |
| 2021 | #201 | 1,918 | 1,096.3 |
| 2022 | #217 | 1,743 | 998.3 |
| 2023 | #225 | 1,595 | 932.4 |
| 2024 | #248 | 1,425 | 827.1 |
| 2025 | #270 | 1,265 | 740.6 |
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- Karter Frost (b. 2013)
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- Karter Chamberlain (b. 2006)
son of baseball pitcher Joba Chamberlain
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