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Summary

Karter is an English name derived from the surname Carter, meaning 'transporter' or 'cart driver.' It evolved from Old French and Middle English forms over time. The name has gained modern popularity as a given name, especially in the U.S., and is associated with contemporary traits. There is no biblical relevance.

The name Karter is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Karter has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karter' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5994th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 726th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 202nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4054th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 859th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karter' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.