boy's name
Cartel
kar-TEL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 140
Cartel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2013, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cartel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Cartel?
In 2022, Cartel was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cartel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cartel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cartel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cartel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cartel
- English kar-TEL
Sibling Names for Cartel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cartel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cartel
How popular is the name Cartel?
In 2022, Cartel was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cartel a girl's or a boy's name?
Cartel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cartel?
Cartel has 2 syllables.
When was Cartel most popular?
Cartel peaked in 2013, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.