Name comparison · boy names
Kareem vs. Karter
In 2025, Karter leads at #270 among U.S. boys' names, with Kareem at #701. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Kareem | Karter |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #701 | #270 |
| Babies in 2025 | 383 | 1,265 |
| All-time peak | #367 in 1977 | #162 in 2020 |
| Uniqueness score | 47 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Michigan (#330) | Mississippi (#59) |