Carter
Meaning of Carter
Carter is a traditionally male name of English origin. Often associated with strength and reliability, the name Carter actually derives from an occupational surname for a person who transported goods by cart or wagon. Pronounced as KAHR-tur in English, it has a variant spelling as Karter.
Over the past few decades, Carter has seen significant popularity in the United States. Since 2000, it has consistently been within the top 152 names for newborn boys, even reaching rank 24 in 2015, 2017 and 2018. While its popularity experienced a slight dip in the early years of this millennium, it has since rebounded and remains a preferred choice for many parents today.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KAHR-tur (/ˌkɑrtər/)
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Notable People Named Carter
| Carter G. Woodson was an American historian, author, and journalist known as the "father of black history" for his pioneering work in African-American history and founding the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. |
| John Carter, also known as Carter, is a renowned American multidisciplinary artist and film director based in New York City. |
| Carter Milliken Reum is an American author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, known for founding M13 Ventures and his marriage to Paris Hilton. |
| Carter Loard Bays is a multi-talented American author, composer, and television showrunner. |
| Carter Glen Stanley was a prominent bluegrass musician who co-founded The Stanley Brothers and The Clinch Mountain Boys band with his brother Ralph Stanley. |
