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Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).
Carter
Carter has dropped sharply from its peak but is still widely used. All-time it's been given to 250,923 U.S. babies, the 40th most common name by sound today, peaking at 14,091 in 2015, with 8,224 in 2025.
By sound, Carter also includes the spellings Karter.
Rising