US Popularity:359
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:One who uses a cart; Someone who prepares wool for spinning
Karter is a gender-neutral name of English and German origin. Stemming from Karter and a variation of Carter, it is an occupational name for "one who uses a cart" or "someone who prepares wool for spinning." Traditionally, wool carders were employed to untangle wool fleece and comb the fibers before production. If you are interested in handmade crafts or just like the sound of this catchy name, Karter is a great choice for baby.
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Common Nicknames for Karter

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How Popular Is The Name Karter?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Karter is currently #2266 on The Bump
Boy:Karter is currently #1280 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Karter is currently #1566 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Karter is currently #359 in U.S. births
Boy:Karter is currently #225 in U.S. births
Girl:Karter is currently #890 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#890
in 2023
+ 2
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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