How many babies in Australia have been named Carter?

Between 2012 and 2025, Carter was registered for 4,348 babies in the available state datasets.

Is Carter a popular name in Australia?

In 2025, Carter ranked #65 among boys' names in Australia, with 336 registrations.

boys' name 2012–2025

Carter is making a comeback — from #105 in 2012 to #65 in 2025.

#65 ranked in 2025

336 registrations in 2025

4,348 total 2012–2025

That's a jump of 40 positions. Registrations grew from 122 to 336 (+175%).

Peak popularity: 2019 (484 registrations, ranked #50).

Peak 2019 · 484

Low 2013 · 103

Years tracked 14

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How often Carter was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Carter — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in New South Wales (115 babies) , least popular in South Australia (35).

New South Wales

115 #70

Queensland

111 #42

Victoria

75 #100

South Australia

35 #42

Australian Capital Territory

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Northern Territory

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Tasmania

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Western Australia

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In 2025: 336 babies named Carter across 4 of 8 states and territories.

How many babies in Australia have been named Carter?: Between 2012 and 2025, Carter was registered for 4,348 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Carter a popular name in Australia?: In 2025, Carter ranked #65 among boys' names in Australia, with 336 registrations.