Total births
1,714
Unisex name · since 2009
Kartier
Kartier has 1,714 recorded births since 2009 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1029
- among boys today
- 1,714
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Kartier currently ranks #1029 among unisex names in America, with 1,714 babies recorded since 2009.
Social Security Administration records show Kartier recorded 1,714 times among boys since 2009, holding rank #1029 nationally today, ahead of 93% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #1029 among boys today
- 1,714 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kartier is currently the #1029 unisex name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 1,714 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1029
- among boys today
- 1,714
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Kartier vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1029
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Kartier was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
253 babies were named Kartier in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Kartier compares
1,714 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kartier's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kartier | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,714 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 253 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kartier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kartier's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 92% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 8%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 253, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kartier at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#1,029
Active since
2009
Kartier popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 253
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Kartier popularity over time - girls
196 total births recorded since 2014 (Kartier as girls' name)
Kartier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kartier's strongest decade.
1,305 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Kartier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 402
2010s
402 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,305 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,305 births (76% of all-time use).
How Kartier compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kartier's total volume
Kartier vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kartier by state
Where Kartier concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 148 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 132 | 7.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 127 | 7.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 122 | 7.1% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 85 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 75 | 4.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 72 | 4.2% |
| #8 | California | | 66 | 3.9% |
Ohio share of Kartier's total US births 8.6%
Even split
148 of 1,714 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Kartier appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kartier? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 1,714 babies named Kartier. Today it holds rank #1029 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 253 births.
When was Kartier most popular? ▼
Kartier was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,305 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Kartier most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kartier are Ohio (148 births), Texas (132 births), Georgia (127 births).
Is Kartier a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kartier is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,714 births, and as a girl's name it has 196 births.
How long has the name Kartier been used? ▼
Kartier has been recorded in Social Security data since 2009, spanning 17 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kartier? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kartier's data
- Ohio records the most Kartiers (148 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kartier
Nearby Names Like Kartier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kartier
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Kartier side by side: Kartier vs Karl Kartier vs Karter Kartier vs Karson
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kartier: #1029 Unisex Name - 1,714 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kartier. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kartier draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.