Boys name · Iowa
Carter in Iowa
Carter was the 44th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 62 babies named Carter that year. Since 1970, Iowa families have named 3,961 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 325th |
| 1992 | 14 | 179th |
| 1997 | 60 | 73rd |
| 2003 | 183 | 12th |
| 2008 | 203 | 3rd |
| 2014 | 138 | 9th |
| 2019 | 97 | 20th |
| 2025 | 62 | 44th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 325th in 1970 to 44th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Iowa in a single year was 204, in 2006. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2011.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Iowa?
Carter was the 44th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 62 babies named Carter that year. Since 1970, Iowa families have named 3,961 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Iowa?
In 2025, 62 babies were named Carter in Iowa. The most babies named Carter in Iowa in a single year was 204, in 2006.
What is the rank of Carter in Iowa?
Carter ranked 44th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2011.
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.