Boys name · Kansas
Carter in Kansas
Carter was the 23rd most popular boys name in Kansas in 2025, with 81 babies named Carter that year. Since 1987, Kansas families have named 2,489 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Kansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | 357th |
| 1997 | 25 | 146th |
| 2001 | 51 | 89th |
| 2006 | 116 | 32nd |
| 2011 | 118 | 21st |
| 2016 | 103 | 23rd |
| 2020 | 76 | 29th |
| 2025 | 81 | 23rd |
Its rank among boys names in Kansas climbed from 357th in 1987 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Kansas in a single year was 135, in 2015. Its best showing was 11th 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 Kansas?
Carter was the 23rd most popular boys name in Kansas in 2025, with 81 babies named Carter that year. Since 1987, Kansas families have named 2,489 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Kansas?
In 2025, 81 babies were named Carter in Kansas. The most babies named Carter in Kansas in a single year was 135, in 2015.
What is the rank of Carter in Kansas?
Carter ranked 23rd among boys names in Kansas in 2025. Its best showing was 11th 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.