Karter

Rank 217th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Karter was 217th most popular baby name for boys and 339th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,037 babies were named Karter in the United States. The gender distribution for "Karter" is 84.7% male and 15.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,650 babies in the United States were named Karter. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Karter is around 8 years old.

The name "Karter" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Karter is Kart.

Karter Meaning & Origin

The name Karter, a variation of Carter, originates from an English occupational name and signifies someone who transports goods by cart, evoking a sense of diligence, resourcefulness, and dependability.

The name Karter is described as resourceful, adventurous and innovator.

Pronunciation

Karter is pronounced kar-ter in English. The name Karter has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Karter

  • The name Karter is popularly used in various forms of media, with characters in books, movies, and TV shows often bearing this name. Some famous examples include Karter from the 2005 film "State Property 2" and Karter from the popular US TV drama series "ER".

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Geography

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