Boys name · Alabama
Carter in Alabama
Carter was the 23rd most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 117 babies named Carter that year. Since 1912, Alabama families have named 3,722 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 300th |
| 1929 | 9 | 322nd |
| 1945 | 7 | 368th |
| 1959 | 8 | 398th |
| 1993 | 6 | 480th |
| 2004 | 70 | 77th |
| 2014 | 181 | 15th |
| 2025 | 117 | 23rd |
Its rank among boys names in Alabama climbed from 300th in 1912 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Alabama in a single year was 204, in 2015. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Alabama?
Carter was the 23rd most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 117 babies named Carter that year. Since 1912, Alabama families have named 3,722 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Alabama?
In 2025, 117 babies were named Carter in Alabama. The most babies named Carter in Alabama in a single year was 204, in 2015.
What is the rank of Carter in Alabama?
Carter ranked 23rd among boys names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2015.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.