Carver

Carver is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 boys in the United States.

Carver at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Carver

Carver belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Carver first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1272 in 2015, and in 2024 122 babies received the name — 3,042 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carver in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1272 in 2015
Peak year
2018
Babies named Carver in 2024
122
Total since 1880
3,042

Carver in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#3225 in 2002
Babies named Carver in 2002
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carver mean?

The meaning of Carver is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carver a boy or girl name?

Carver is a boy name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carver?

Carver comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carver?

Carver first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1272 in 2015, and 122 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].