Names Starting With C
BoyEnglish#26 in 2025
Carter
Carter is a boys' name of English origin meaning “transporter of goods by cart.” It ranked #26 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KAR-ter
meaning & origin
The name Carter means “transporter of goods by cart.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English occupational surname turned given name. It rose sharply in the United States in the 2000s, influenced by celebrity culture and the surname-as-first-name trend.
popularity over time
#332020
#302021
#282022
#272023
#262024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #26 |
| 2023 | #27 |
| 2022 | #28 |
| 2021 | #30 |
| 2020 | #33 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Carter
- Carter G. Woodson
- Carter Reynolds
- Nick Carter
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