Cartez
A modern invented name, perhaps derived from the surname Descartes.
Name Census estimates that about 416 living Americans carry the first name Cartez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cartez today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cartez births was 1991 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cartez. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
416
~ 1 in 823,929 Americans
Peak year
1991
15 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,536
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Cartez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cartez from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 103 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cartez by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cartez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cartez' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cartez
The name Cartez has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "cartaz," which means "fortress" or "stronghold." The Etruscans were known for their advanced architecture, including the construction of impressive defensive structures, which may have influenced the meaning of this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cartez can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Rome. These inscriptions, dating back to the 6th century BCE, suggest that Cartez was a name used by the Etruscan nobility or members of the ruling class.
In the 5th century BCE, a renowned Etruscan artist and sculptor named Cartez Velathri gained recognition for his intricate bronze and terracotta works, many of which depicted scenes from Etruscan mythology and daily life. His creations can be found in various museums across Italy, including the National Etruscan Museum in Rome.
During the Roman era, the name Cartez was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan ancestry or ties to the region. One notable figure was Cartez Aemilius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He is mentioned in historical records for his role in the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cartez was relatively uncommon but can be found in various historical records from Italy and other parts of Europe. One individual of note was Cartez di Firenze, a 14th-century Florentine merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in establishing trade relationships between Italy and the Byzantine Empire.
Another influential figure was Cartez Borgia, a 15th-century Italian cardinal and member of the powerful Borgia family. Despite his controversial reputation, he was a patron of the arts and supported numerous Renaissance artists, including Michelangelo and Raphael.
People
Cartez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cartez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cartez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cartez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 416 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cartez going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 823,929 US residents.
Is Cartez a common name?
We classify Cartez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 429 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cartez most popular?
The single biggest year for Cartez was 1991, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cartez is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cartez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cartez in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.