Karter
Karter is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cart driver or cart maker.
Origin and history
Karter is a modern spelling variant of Carter, an English occupational surname referring to a cart driver or maker. It has gained significant popularity in the United States in recent decades as part of a trend replacing the letter 'C' with 'K'. Its usage is contemporary, upbeat, and modern.
Popularity in the United States
29,465 babies in the United States have been named Karter since 1880. It ranks #685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #218.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,079 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,874 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,295 |
Fun facts
- Karter is part of a contemporary U.S. naming trend that substitutes 'K' for 'C' in traditional names.
- Like its traditional counterpart Carter, the name historically designated a person who drove or manufactured carts.