Karter is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #225 in 2023 with 1,595 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 2,424 births ranking #163. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,034.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,071 boys born was named Karter. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Karter is a K-spelling variant of Carter and keeps the same occupational meaning linked with a cart driver. The modern spelling makes the name feel a little more custom while the sound remains fully familiar.
The name rose during the peak of modern surname-style naming and alternative spellings. It is best read as a fresh-looking version of Carter rather than a separate traditional name line.