Boys name · Ohio
Carter in Ohio
As of 2025, Carter was the #24 most common boys name in Ohio, drawn from 285 births that year. Its total reaches 11,036 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
Popularity over time
Carter in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | #480 |
| 1951 | 6 | #498 |
| 1984 | 5 | #681 |
| 1993 | 20 | #369 |
| 2001 | 170 | #91 |
| 2009 | 512 | #20 |
| 2017 | 591 | #3 |
| 2025 | 285 | #24 |
Rank swung between #3 (2016) and #687 (1985) in Ohio, from #480 in 1920 to #24 in 2025.
The most Carter births in Ohio in a single year was 608, in 2012. Its highest rank among boys names in Ohio was #3, in 2016.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Iowa in 2011. See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Ohio?
As of 2025, Carter was the #24 most common boys name in Ohio, drawn from 285 births that year. Its total reaches 11,036 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1920.
How many babies are named Carter in Ohio?
Ohio recorded 285 births of babies named Carter in 2025.
What is the rank of Carter in Ohio?
Carter's 2025 rank among boys names in Ohio was #24.
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.