Boys name · Ohio
Carter in Ohio
Carter was the 24th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 285 babies named Carter that year. Since 1920, Ohio families have named 11,036 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 480th |
| 1951 | 6 | 498th |
| 1984 | 5 | 681st |
| 1993 | 20 | 369th |
| 2001 | 170 | 91st |
| 2009 | 512 | 20th |
| 2017 | 591 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 285 | 24th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 480th in 1920 to 24th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Ohio in a single year was 608, in 2012. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Ohio?
Carter was the 24th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 285 babies named Carter that year. Since 1920, Ohio families have named 11,036 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Ohio?
In 2025, 285 babies were named Carter in Ohio. The most babies named Carter in Ohio in a single year was 608, in 2012.
What is the rank of Carter in Ohio?
Carter ranked 24th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2016.
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.