Boys name · Kentucky
Carter in Kentucky
Carter was the 21st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 128 babies named Carter that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 3,753 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 | 247th |
| 1927 | 7 | 384th |
| 1942 | 5 | 452nd |
| 1959 | 5 | 419th |
| 1995 | 11 | 260th |
| 2005 | 92 | 68th |
| 2015 | 188 | 14th |
| 2025 | 128 | 21st |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 247th in 1914 to 21st in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Kentucky in a single year was 200, in 2013. Its best showing was 10th 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 Kentucky?
Carter was the 21st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 128 babies named Carter that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 3,753 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Kentucky?
In 2025, 128 babies were named Carter in Kentucky. The most babies named Carter in Kentucky in a single year was 200, in 2013.
What is the rank of Carter in Kentucky?
Carter ranked 21st among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 10th 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.