How Many People Are Named Carder?
Complete statistics for the name Carder: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Carder is an occupational name rooted in the wool-carding trade, and it's an exceptionally rare given name in the United States. Only about 386 people living in America carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 855,468 Americans are named Carder. Almost all of them are under 30, with the name peaking at 30 births in 2010.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 represents stability, discipline, and hard work. It's associated with people who build strong foundations and approach life with determination and a practical mindset.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 390 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Carder Through the Generations
Carder didn't appear on the American naming landscape until relatively recently, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to one generation. Of the 390 total births ever recorded in the US, a striking 376 belong to people under 30, while just 14 fall in the 30-to-60 range and zero are over 60. That means 96% of everyone named Carder is part of the youngest generation, giving the name an average bearer age of just 15. The peak came in 2010 with 30 births, likely fueled by parents looking for distinctive surname-style names that hadn't been claimed yet. Since that high point, the trend has been declining, suggesting Carder may have already had its moment. Globally, there are only about 73 living bearers, ranking it at number 1,134,117 worldwide, so it's not gaining traction in other countries either. It's a genuinely modern American micro-trend, one that came and went within roughly a single decade.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Carder's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Carder
How Many People Have the Name Carder?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,176 people in the United States currently share the name Carder. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,036 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Carder a Common or Rare Name?
Carder is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Carder Mean?
Carder means "One who cards wool" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Carder in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Carder Most Popular?
The name Carder reached peak popularity in 2010, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Carder?
Approximately 5,176 people named Carder live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,176. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,036 Americans.
Is Carder a rare name?
Carder is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,036 Americans has this name.
What does the name Carder mean?
Carder means "One who cards wool" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Carder more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Carder are male and 0% are female.
When was Carder most popular?
Carder peaked in 2010 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.