Boys name · Missouri
Carter in Missouri
Carter was the 37th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 137 babies named Carter that year. Since 1916, Missouri families have named 5,615 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | 319th |
| 1930 | 5 | 385th |
| 1989 | 7 | 437th |
| 1996 | 46 | 146th |
| 2003 | 134 | 71st |
| 2010 | 251 | 21st |
| 2018 | 249 | 11th |
| 2025 | 137 | 37th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri climbed from 319th in 1916 to 37th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Missouri in a single year was 285, in 2012. Its best showing was 9th 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 Missouri?
Carter was the 37th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 137 babies named Carter that year. Since 1916, Missouri families have named 5,615 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Missouri?
In 2025, 137 babies were named Carter in Missouri. The most babies named Carter in Missouri in a single year was 285, in 2012.
What is the rank of Carter in Missouri?
Carter ranked 37th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 9th 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.