Cartier
Cartier is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Cart driver or transporter of goods.
Origin and history
Cartier is an English given name of French occupational origin, historically derived from an Anglo-Norman French surname referring to a carrier or driver of a cart. While traditionally known worldwide as a luxury jewelry house brand, it has emerged as a given name in the United States in recent decades. Its usage for boys in the U.S. has seen a noticeable increase in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,478 babies in the United States have been named Cartier since 1880. It ranks #2603 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1025.
States where it is most popular
- OH (15.8 %)
- MI (11.9 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 978 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,119 |
Fun facts
- It originated as a medieval French occupational surname for someone who drove a cart or wagon.
- The majority of published U.S. male births for Cartier have occurred in recent years, showing a strong modern upward trend.