Boys name · North Carolina
Carter in North Carolina
Carter was the 28th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 252 babies named Carter that year. Since 1914, North Carolina families have named 7,319 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 | 266th |
| 1937 | 5 | 492nd |
| 1956 | 11 | 386th |
| 1985 | 7 | 489th |
| 1995 | 18 | 331st |
| 2005 | 165 | 75th |
| 2015 | 441 | 9th |
| 2025 | 252 | 28th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 266th in 1914 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in North Carolina in a single year was 452, in 2014. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2018.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in North Carolina?
Carter was the 28th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 252 babies named Carter that year. Since 1914, North Carolina families have named 7,319 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in North Carolina?
In 2025, 252 babies were named Carter in North Carolina. The most babies named Carter in North Carolina in a single year was 452, in 2014.
What is the rank of Carter in North Carolina?
Carter ranked 28th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2018.
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.