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Carder

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How to Pronounce Carder

Pronounced KAR-der /ˈkɑr.dər/High

Meaning: From an English occupational surname — 'one who cards wool' (combs and prepares wool for spinning)Low

In 30 seconds: One who cards wool: Carder is an English occupational surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English occupational surname — 'one who cards wool' (combs and prepares wool for spinning)
U.S. rank (2024)#6503 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carder comes from an English occupational surname — 'one who cards wool', a worker who combs and prepares wool for spinning. A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'KAR-der'; nickname Card).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, one-who-cards-wool at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Carder is an English occupational surname — 'one who cards wool', combing and preparing it for spinning — a crisp, modern trade-name (said 'KAR-der').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Carder — occupational surname

Variations

CarterCard

Nicknames

Card

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carder mean?

Carder is an English occupational surname — 'one who cards wool'.

How do you pronounce Carder?

It's said KAR-der /ˈkɑr.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carder a boy or girl name?

Carder is a boy's name.

How popular is Carder?

Carder is a very rare name in the U.S.

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