Boys name · Michigan
Carter in Michigan
Carter was the 32nd most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 195 babies named Carter that year. Since 1935, Michigan families have named 8,972 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 | 400th |
| 1952 | 5 | 551st |
| 1963 | 6 | 549th |
| 1989 | 9 | 569th |
| 1998 | 92 | 128th |
| 2007 | 293 | 48th |
| 2016 | 450 | 6th |
| 2025 | 195 | 32nd |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 400th in 1935 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Michigan in a single year was 510, in 2012. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Michigan?
Carter was the 32nd most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 195 babies named Carter that year. Since 1935, Michigan families have named 8,972 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Michigan?
In 2025, 195 babies were named Carter in Michigan. The most babies named Carter in Michigan in a single year was 510, in 2012.
What is the rank of Carter in Michigan?
Carter ranked 32nd among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.