190,065
There are 190,065 people in United States with name Carter
386th
Carter is the 386th most popular first name in United States
Approximately 59 people out of every 100K bear this name

96.65% of the people are Male, and 3.35% are Female with the first name Carter

Male Count - 183,702
Female Count - 6,363

So, statistically the name Carter is considered to be Male

Year Wise Usages
The average age of the people named Carter is 13 years
Young
143,415
Adult
41,897
Old
3,391
188,703
Approximately 188,703 individuals named Carter are estimated to be alive
1,362
While around 1,362 individuals named Carter are estimated to have deceased

Did you know?

  • 28.39% of the names in the United States have the same number of characters as yours
  • 5.83% of the names in United States start with the letter C
  • Origin of James : 12th century
Different Versions of Carter?
Meaning?
Carter is an English occupational name for a transporter of goods by cart. It is derived from the Old English word 'craet' meaning 'cart'.
Carter is not just a name! It has many hidden meanings...
C
Compassion, your finest side.
A
Advantage, for you are blessed with many.
R
Reliable, a steadfast friend.
T
Tried, tried and true you.
E
Exotic, no lack of spirit here!
R
Righteous, you know when you’re right.

State Wise Usages

Texas has the highest number of people using the first name while Rhode Island has the lowest number of people.

  • Carter in Texas - 13,047
  • Carter in Rhode Island - 329
Texas
13,047
California
11,668
Ohio
10,440
Pennsylvania
8,634
New York
8,231
Florida
8,064
Illinois
7,481
Georgia
7,180
Virginia
6,238
Minnesota
5,967
Indiana
5,713
Missouri
5,318
Tennessee
4,979
Washington
4,269
Iowa
3,788
Utah
3,648
Alabama
3,464
Louisiana
3,379
Arizona
3,361
Maryland
3,297
Colorado
2,905
South Carolina
2,891
Oklahoma
2,599
Massachusetts
2,423
Oregon
2,307
Arkansas
1,968
Nebraska
1,926
Mississippi
1,808
Idaho
1,506
West Virginia
1,307
South Dakota
1,123
Nevada
1,112
New Hampshire
946
Maine
936
Montana
729
Delaware
573
Alaska
425
New Mexico
421
Wyoming
416
Washington DC
407
Rhode Island
329