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Boy’s name · US records 1881–2024

Carter

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Carter appeared in the US boy naming records from 1881 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2015. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #167 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Karter.

#167boy rank
2015peak year
2syllables

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