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How popular isCarter's?

In September 2026, people searched for Carter's by name about 2.7 million times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 61.8% of all global kids clothing brand searches, placing Carter's first out of 15 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids clothing brands, Carter's appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the 15.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Carter's is the most searched of 15 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Carter'sShare of searches 61.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Petit BateauShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Janie and JackShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
  4. Gap KidsShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  5. Hanna AnderssonShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top kids clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Carter's was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Carter's is the most recommended of the 15.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Carter's1st
  2. Old Navy2nd
  3. Hanna Andersson3rd
  4. Primary4th
  5. Cat & Jack5th
  6. Patagonia6th
  7. Gap Kids7th
  8. Tea Collection8th
  9. Mini Boden9th
  10. Janie and Jack10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Old Navy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Carter's3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Hanna Andersson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cat & Jack3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gap Kids2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Patagonia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Primary2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Janie and Jack1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mini Boden1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tea Collection1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Which kids clothing brands compete with Carter's?

Carter's against kids clothing brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Carter's, Petit Bateau, Janie and Jack, Gap Kids, Hanna Andersson, JoJo Maman Bébé, Mini Boden, OshKosh B’gosh. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCarter'sPetit BateauJanie and JackGap KidsHanna AnderssonJoJo Maman BébéMini BodenOshKosh B’goshPolarn O. PyretCat & JackFrugiOld NavyTea CollectionPatagoniaPrimary
Oct 202558.1%9.5%6.4%5.2%7.8%3.6%2.3%1.6%1.9%0.86%0.86%0.57%0.47%0.57%0.3%
Nov 202557.5%9.4%7.7%5.2%7.7%3.3%2.3%1.6%1.9%0.85%0.85%0.46%0.57%0.46%0.24%
Dec 202559.9%8%6.6%5.4%6.6%3.4%2%2%2%0.89%1.1%0.49%0.49%0.49%0.76%
Jan 202655.1%16.5%6%4.1%4.9%3.9%2.7%1.5%1.8%0.81%1.2%0.36%0.44%0.36%0.28%
Feb 202661.7%10.1%6.8%4.5%4.5%3%2.5%1.7%1.7%0.91%0.91%0.41%0.61%0.33%0.31%
Mar 202655.6%11.2%9.1%5%5%3.4%2.7%1.8%2.2%1%1%0.55%0.67%0.3%0.34%
Apr 202660.4%12.1%6.6%3.6%4.4%3%2.4%2%1.6%0.89%1.1%0.49%0.6%0.27%0.29%
May 202658.2%14.3%6.4%3.5%5.2%3.1%2.4%1.9%1.6%0.86%0.86%0.47%0.7%0.26%0.28%
Jun 202655.4%16.7%6.1%4.1%5%3.6%2.2%1.8%1.5%1%1%0.45%0.55%0.25%0.4%
Jul 202653.2%16%7.2%4.8%4.8%3.4%2.2%2.2%1.8%1.4%1.2%0.65%0.65%0.29%0.32%
Aug 202656.3%11.3%6.2%6.2%5.1%3.6%2.8%2.3%2.3%1.2%0.83%0.68%0.68%0.37%0.28%
Sep 202661.8%10.1%6.8%4.5%4.5%2.5%2.5%2%1.7%0.91%0.91%0.5%0.5%0.41%0.3%

  1. 1.Carter's

    61.8%

    Held 1st. 2.7M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +5.5 points.

  2. 2.Petit Bateau

    10.1%

    Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  3. 3.Janie and Jack

    6.8%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  4. 4.Gap Kids

    4.5%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.

  5. 5.Hanna Andersson

    4.5%

    Held 5th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.JoJo Maman Bébé

    2.5%

    Held 6th. 113K estimated branded searches, -21.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  7. 7.Mini Boden

    2.5%

    Held 7th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  8. 8.OshKosh B’gosh

    2%

    Held 8th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  9. 9.Polarn O. Pyret

    1.7%

    Held 9th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  10. 10.Cat & Jack

    0.91%

    Held 10th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  11. 11.Frugi

    0.91%

    Held 11th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  12. 12.Old Navy

    0.5%

    Held 12th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  13. 13.Tea Collection

    0.5%

    Held 13th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  14. 14.Patagonia

    0.41%

    Held 14th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  15. 15.Primary

    0.3%

    Held 15th. 13.4K estimated branded searches, +19.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Carter's changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carter's worldwide held steady at 2.7M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carter's’ share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide increased from 58.1% to 61.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carter's’ share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide peaked at 61.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 53.2% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for kids clothing brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Janie and Jack overtook Gap Kids to rank 3rd among kids clothing brands worldwide, with 6.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Carter's gained share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide, from 56.3% to 61.8%.

  3. In September 2026, Gap Kids lost share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide, from 6.2% to 4.5%.

  4. In September 2026, Petit Bateau lost share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 10.1%.

  5. In September 2026, JoJo Maman Bébé lost share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide, from 3.6% to 2.5%.

  6. In September 2026, Polarn O. Pyret lost share of searches among kids clothing brands worldwide, from 2.3% to 1.7%.

How are Carter's’ branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carter's’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • carters
  • carters pajamas
  • carters sleepers

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Carter's compete?

Carter's is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Kids clothing brands1st of 1561.8%Shown above
Baby clothing brands7th of 100.25%Show ranking
Baby sleepwear brands7th of 91.3%Show ranking
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