Name comparison · boy names
Carson vs. Carter
In 2025, Carter leads at #45 among U.S. boys' names, with Carson at #124. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Carson | Carter |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #124 | #45 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,883 | 6,024 |
| All-time peak | #70 in 2018 | #24 in 2015 |
| Uniqueness score | 22 / 100 | 13 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#36) | Wyoming (#7) |