Boys name · Virginia
Carter in Virginia
Carter was the 33rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 180 babies named Carter that year. Since 1914, Virginia families have named 6,250 babies Carter.
Popularity over time
Carter in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 10 | 198th |
| 1931 | 6 | 331st |
| 1946 | 11 | 291st |
| 1962 | 10 | 358th |
| 1978 | 6 | 431st |
| 1994 | 32 | 197th |
| 2009 | 212 | 55th |
| 2025 | 180 | 33rd |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 198th in 1914 to 33rd in 2025.
The most babies named Carter in Virginia in a single year was 302, in 2014. Its best showing was 16th 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 Virginia?
Carter was the 33rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 180 babies named Carter that year. Since 1914, Virginia families have named 6,250 babies Carter.
How many babies are named Carter in Virginia?
In 2025, 180 babies were named Carter in Virginia. The most babies named Carter in Virginia in a single year was 302, in 2014.
What is the rank of Carter in Virginia?
Carter ranked 33rd among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 16th 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.