Karter
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: One who transports goods by cart
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #270 in 2025 with 1,265 babies born.
History: Karter is a spelling variant of Carter, the English occupational surname for a cart driver. The K spelling has become popular in the United States in the 21st century as a slightly more distinctive alternative to the already popular Carter, maintaining the same strong surname energy with a modern twist.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Karter? About 1 in 2,188 babies born in 2025 were named Karter, or roughly 4.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Karter
What does the name Karter mean?
Karter means “One who transports goods by cart” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Karter?
Karter has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “One who transports goods by cart”.
How popular is Karter?
Karter ranked #270 in 2025 — given to 1,265 babies that year.
When was Karter most popular?
Karter peaked in 2019 with 2,424 babies registered that year.
Is Karter a boy or girl name?
Karter is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 87% of Karters are boys and 13% are girls.
Is the name Karter rising or falling in popularity?
Karter has risen 623 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #893 in 2020 to #270 in 2025.
How long has Karter been recorded?
Karter appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1985 through 2025.