Boys name · Tennessee
Carter in Tennessee
Carter was the 29th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 177 babies named Carter that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 5,327 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 207th |
| 1934 | 5 | 407th |
| 1953 | 8 | 355th |
| 1976 | 7 | 362nd |
| 1993 | 14 | 303rd |
| 2004 | 128 | 66th |
| 2014 | 272 | 13th |
| 2025 | 177 | 29th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 207th in 1912 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Tennessee in a single year was 304, in 2015. Its best showing was 11th 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 Tennessee?
Carter was the 29th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 177 babies named Carter that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 5,327 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Tennessee?
In 2025, 177 babies were named Carter in Tennessee. The most babies named Carter in Tennessee in a single year was 304, in 2015.
What is the rank of Carter in Tennessee?
Carter ranked 29th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 11th 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.