Carter

Boy's name

Carter is of English origin, derived from the occupational surname meaning "cart driver" or "transporter of goods by cart."

Meaning One who uses a cart
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 6,267 Falling
Peak year 2015

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Carter Reynolds - Social media influencer
  • Carter Beauford - Drummer for Dave Matthews Band
  • Carter Oosterhouse - TV host and carpenter
  • Carter Page - Former Trump campaign advisor
  • Carter Wilkerson - Twitter user with viral Wendy's tweet
  • Carter Jenkins - Actor in "Famous in Love"
  • Carter Thicke - Son of Alan Thicke
  • Carter Smith - Director of "The Ruins"
  • Carter Goodrich - Illustrator for "Despicable Me"
  • Carter Bays - Co-creator of "How I Met Your Mother"

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