Carter name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Carter
Story and style
Carter is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Carter is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank38th in 2018
Listed years13/18 years
TrendMixed
First listed2013
StyleFamiliar
Length6 letters
More about Carter
Background notes
What style of name is Carter?
Carter feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Caleb, Callum, Cameron and Jasper: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Carter ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Carter was most recently listed at 93rd in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 13 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 93rd |
| 2024 | 65th |
| 2023 | 55th |
| 2022 | 91st |
| 2021 | 50th |
| 2020 | 44th |
| 2019 | 40th |
| 2018 | 38th |
| 2017 | 46th |
| 2016 | 59th |
| 2015 | 56th |
| 2014 | 85th |
| 2013 | 93rd |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |