Carter
c(a)-rter,
car-ter
US Popularity:61
Origin:British
Meaning:Transporter of goods by cart
Carter is a gender-neutral name of English origins, meaning "transporter of goods by cart." The English occupational surname first rose to fame in the 1970s thanks to US President Jimmy Carter. Since then, Carter has been tied to celebs, including Lil Wayne—also known as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.—and Jay-Z, who was given the name Shawn Corey Carter at birth. Carter also bears ties with glitz and glamor as it sits next to its French luxury sibling, Cartier. A cute name that carries historical and cultural importance, Carter won't let you down.
Famous People Named Carter
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Carter BeaufordDrummer
- Carter JenkinsActor
- Carter OosterhouseTV Show Host
- Jimmy CarterUnited States President
- Joe CarterBaseball Player
- Maybelle CarterMusician
- Nick CarterSinger
How Popular Is The Name Carter?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Carter is currently #164 on The Bump
Boy:Carter is currently #93 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Carter is currently #118 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Carter is currently #61 in U.S. births
Boy:Carter is currently #48 in U.S. births
Girl:Carter is currently #510 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#510
in 2023
+ 40
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Carter Family History
Online Etmology Dictionary, carter (n.), August 2023
SurnameDB, Last name: Carter
Britannica, Jimmy Carter, president of the United States, October 2023
Britannica, Lil Wayne, American rapper, September 2023
Britannica, JAY-Z, American rapper and entrepreneur, October 2023
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