Name comparison · boy names
Carlos vs. Carter
In 2025, Carter leads at #45 among U.S. boys' names, with Carlos at #150. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Carlos | Carter |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #150 | #45 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,418 | 6,024 |
| All-time peak | #59 in 1999 | #24 in 2015 |
| Uniqueness score | 24 / 100 | 13 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Arizona (#49) | Wyoming (#7) |