Carter

Carter is a gender-neutral name of British origin that began as an occupational last name for people who used carts. This starlit moniker caught the world's attention during the 1970s thanks to US President Jimmy Carter. If presidential names are your vibe, you might agree with The Bump member klirwin82, who says: "I like it. It's part of the presidential surname-as-given-name trend, like Kennedy, Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Reagan, Harrison, Lincoln, McKinley, etc. Solid choice IMO." Carter is also tied to celebs, including Lil Wayne, whose full name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., and Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter. A warm-sounding name that carries historical and cultural importance, Carter won't let you down.

Fun Facts About the Name Carter

• Carter joins the girl name club: Up until 1917, Carter was exclusively a masculine name in the US. In 1918, it broke into the girl name scene, ranking at #4,930. Since 2018, Carter has maintained a spot in the Top 1000 girl names.
• A Top 1000 Champion: Since first being recorded in the US as a given name for boys in 1880, Carter has impressively held its spot in the Top 1000. It took a short (but still close-by) break in 1978 and 79, before returning in 1980, and hasn't left since.
• A modern-day staple: Carter ranked in the Top 100 boy names in 2004 and has remained one of America's favorites since then, securing its place among modern-day staples like Noah, Luke and Isaac.