Boys name · Texas
Carter in Texas
Carter was the 80th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 480 babies named Carter that year. Since 1912, Texas families have named 13,774 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 493rd |
| 1933 | 5 | 826th |
| 1951 | 13 | 595th |
| 1966 | 11 | 638th |
| 1981 | 10 | 851st |
| 1996 | 77 | 322nd |
| 2010 | 456 | 93rd |
| 2025 | 480 | 80th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 493rd in 1912 to 80th in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Texas in a single year was 773, in 2014. Its best showing was 54th among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Carter reached its best rank of #1 in Iowa (2011). See Carter in every state →
How popular is Carter in Texas?
Carter was the 80th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 480 babies named Carter that year. Since 1912, Texas families have named 13,774 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Texas?
In 2025, 480 babies were named Carter in Texas. The most babies named Carter in Texas in a single year was 773, in 2014.
What is the rank of Carter in Texas?
Carter ranked 80th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 54th among boys names in 2014.
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.