Declining since 2022, #1,297 for boys today.
Popularity of Cartier since 1983
Babies named Cartier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 | 35 |
| 1990s | 28 | 96 |
| 2000s | 23 | 250 |
| 2010s | 124 | 978 |
| 2020s | 109 | 1,119 |
Meaning & origin
Cartier is a French surname turned given name, most recognizable for the luxury jewelry house. First recorded as a given name in the United States in 1983, it reached its peak rank of 1297 in 2025, with 1 in 11,387 boys receiving the name in that year. The name saw its highest popularity in 2022 and has been falling in use since then. Top states for Cartier include Ohio, Maryland, and Louisiana. The name blends occupational heritage with contemporary prestige, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding option.
Cartier originated as a French occupational surname meaning 'carrier' or 'one who drives a cart', from the Old French 'caretier'. It is most famously associated with the luxury jewelry house founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the early 1980s, likely influenced by the brand's prestige and the trend of using surnames as first names.
Where Cartier is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cart, Carter
Variants: Carter
Sibling names for Cartier
Names that share Cartier's style, for a brother or sister.
