Boys name · Arkansas
Carter in Arkansas
Carter was the 18th most popular boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 80 babies named Carter that year. Since 1920, Arkansas families have named 2,096 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | 366th |
| 1948 | 5 | 366th |
| 1994 | 9 | 249th |
| 2000 | 16 | 204th |
| 2007 | 58 | 72nd |
| 2013 | 90 | 33rd |
| 2019 | 93 | 17th |
| 2025 | 80 | 18th |
Its rank among boys names in Arkansas climbed from 366th in 1920 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Arkansas in a single year was 124, in 2014. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Arkansas?
Carter was the 18th most popular boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 80 babies named Carter that year. Since 1920, Arkansas families have named 2,096 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Arkansas?
In 2025, 80 babies were named Carter in Arkansas. The most babies named Carter in Arkansas in a single year was 124, in 2014.
What is the rank of Carter in Arkansas?
Carter ranked 18th among boys names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2014.
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.