Boys name · South Carolina
Carter in South Carolina
Carter was the 23rd most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 118 babies named Carter that year. Since 1954, South Carolina families have named 3,031 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 7 | 356th |
| 1993 | 10 | 324th |
| 1999 | 22 | 180th |
| 2004 | 38 | 126th |
| 2010 | 109 | 48th |
| 2015 | 197 | 10th |
| 2020 | 140 | 14th |
| 2025 | 118 | 23rd |
Its rank among boys names in South Carolina climbed from 356th in 1954 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in South Carolina in a single year was 199, in 2016. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in South Carolina?
Carter was the 23rd most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 118 babies named Carter that year. Since 1954, South Carolina families have named 3,031 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in South Carolina?
In 2025, 118 babies were named Carter in South Carolina. The most babies named Carter in South Carolina in a single year was 199, in 2016.
What is the rank of Carter in South Carolina?
Carter ranked 23rd among boys names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2019.
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.