Boys name · Pennsylvania
Carter in Pennsylvania
Carter was the 31st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 271 babies named Carter that year. Since 1934, Pennsylvania families have named 9,250 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 7 | 416th |
| 1957 | 5 | 640th |
| 1970 | 7 | 555th |
| 1992 | 10 | 555th |
| 2001 | 99 | 128th |
| 2009 | 403 | 38th |
| 2017 | 500 | 10th |
| 2025 | 271 | 31st |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 416th in 1934 to 31st in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Pennsylvania in a single year was 568, in 2015. Its best showing was 8th 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 Pennsylvania?
Carter was the 31st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 271 babies named Carter that year. Since 1934, Pennsylvania families have named 9,250 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 271 babies were named Carter in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Carter in Pennsylvania in a single year was 568, in 2015.
What is the rank of Carter in Pennsylvania?
Carter ranked 31st among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 8th 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.