Boys name · California
Carter in California
Carter was the 102nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 399 babies named Carter that year. Since 1922, California families have named 12,413 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 478th |
| 1952 | 11 | 550th |
| 1964 | 8 | 856th |
| 1976 | 20 | 595th |
| 1989 | 20 | 819th |
| 2001 | 189 | 227th |
| 2013 | 579 | 95th |
| 2025 | 399 | 102nd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 478th in 1922 to 102nd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in California in a single year was 681, in 2015. Its best showing was 77th among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in California?
Carter was the 102nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 399 babies named Carter that year. Since 1922, California families have named 12,413 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in California?
In 2025, 399 babies were named Carter in California. The most babies named Carter in California in a single year was 681, in 2015.
What is the rank of Carter in California?
Carter ranked 102nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 77th among boys names in 2017.
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.