Carter is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #454 in 2025 with 679 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 702 births ranking #458. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 928.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,367 girls born was named Carter. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.