Karter is a distinctive choice, ranked #773 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Karter in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#773
US Rank #999
About the Name Karter
Karter has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 150 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #506 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.
Karter is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #999 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Karter
Unlikely. With around 44 UK babies named Karter per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Karter in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Karter has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 150 places in the last five years. Its peak was #506 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Karter is more popular in the UK (#773) than in the US (#999). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Karter include: Karter Knox — Karter Knox is an American college basketball player for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).; Trish Karter — Trish Karter is an American entrepreneur and the founder of the Dancing Deer Baking Co..
Karter appears in the US top 500 at #248 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
44
UK babies named Karter (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 150 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Karter
Likely around 1 other Karter in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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