4,592births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Alberta
#987United States 2025
Karter is a girl name family recorded 4,592 times in 2 countries since 1997. It ranks highest today in the United States (#987 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2022, at 15.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Karter
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karter | English | 4,587 | 🇺🇸 United States | #987 | 2016 | ▼ 30 % |
| Karter | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Karter
How popular is the name Karter?
In 2025 it ranked #987 in the United States. Official registers record 4,592 births across 2 countries.
When was Karter most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2022, at 15.8 births per 100,000.
Is Karter a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Karter is a girl name.