Boys name · Illinois
Carter in Illinois
Carter was the 43rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 204 babies named Carter that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 7,912 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 505th |
| 1942 | 6 | 473rd |
| 1954 | 9 | 485th |
| 1968 | 8 | 575th |
| 1989 | 6 | 888th |
| 2001 | 143 | 129th |
| 2013 | 330 | 42nd |
| 2025 | 204 | 43rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 505th in 1916 to 43rd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Illinois in a single year was 430, in 2015. Its best showing was 23rd 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 Illinois?
Carter was the 43rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 204 babies named Carter that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 7,912 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Illinois?
In 2025, 204 babies were named Carter in Illinois. The most babies named Carter in Illinois in a single year was 430, in 2015.
What is the rank of Carter in Illinois?
Carter ranked 43rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd 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.