Boys name · Indiana
Carter in Indiana
Carter was the 31st most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 145 babies named Carter that year. Since 1922, Indiana families have named 6,063 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 6 | 319th |
| 1964 | 5 | 488th |
| 1981 | 5 | 494th |
| 1995 | 24 | 229th |
| 2002 | 125 | 75th |
| 2010 | 270 | 24th |
| 2017 | 293 | 9th |
| 2025 | 145 | 31st |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 319th in 1922 to 31st in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Indiana in a single year was 314, in 2012. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Indiana?
Carter was the 31st most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 145 babies named Carter that year. Since 1922, Indiana families have named 6,063 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Indiana?
In 2025, 145 babies were named Carter in Indiana. The most babies named Carter in Indiana in a single year was 314, in 2012.
What is the rank of Carter in Indiana?
Carter ranked 31st among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2013.
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.