Total births
535
Unisex name · since 2010
Kharter
Kharter has 535 recorded births since 2010 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4189
- among boys today
- 535
- born since 2010
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kharter is the #4189 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 535 recorded since 2010.
Social Security Administration records show Kharter recorded 535 times among boys since 2010, holding rank #4189 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2010 to 2025.
- #4189 among boys today
- 535 born since 2010
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kharter is currently the #4189 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 535 born since 2010, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4189
- among boys today
- 535
- born since 2010
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Kharter vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4189
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Kharter was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
74 babies were named Kharter in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Kharter compares
535 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Kharter's all-time total is 46% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kharter | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 535 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 74 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kharter's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kharter splits its recorded history at 2018: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2010 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 74 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kharter at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,189
Active since
2010
Kharter popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2010–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Kharter popularity over time - girls
101 total births recorded since 2012 (Kharter as girls' name)
Kharter by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kharter's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Kharter births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
364 births
- 2020s
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 364 births (68% of all-time use).
How Kharter 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 Kharter's total volume
Kharter vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kharter by state
Where Kharter concentrates geographically, total births since 2010
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 29 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 19 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 18 | 3.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 8 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
Louisiana share of Kharter's total US births 5.4%
Even split
29 of 535 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kharter? ▼
Kharter has been given to 535 babies in the U.S. since 2010, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4189 as of the latest data. 74 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Kharter most popular? ▼
Kharter was most popular in the 2010s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Kharter most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kharter are Louisiana (29 births), Texas (27 births), Florida (19 births).
Is Kharter a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kharter is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 535 births, and as a girl's name it has 101 births.
How long has the name Kharter been used? ▼
Kharter has been recorded in Social Security data since 2010, spanning 16 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kharter? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khalil, Khalid, Khari, Khai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kharter's data
- Kharter's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (364 total births) through the 2020s (171) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Kharters (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Kharter
Nearby Names Like Kharter
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kharter
Khalil Boy
#392 25,021 births
Khalid Boy
#938 8,197 births
Khari Boy
#1227 4,766 births
Khai Boy
#948 3,184 births
Khaled Boy
#1548 2,777 births
Compare Kharter side by side: Kharter vs Khalil Kharter vs Khalid Kharter vs Khari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kharter
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2010–2025 (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. "Kharter: #4189 Unisex Name - 535 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kharter. 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 Kharter 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 July 2026.