Carlos

Rank 147th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Carlos was 147th most popular baby name for boys and 266th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,585 babies were named Carlos in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,300 babies in the United States were named Carlos. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Carlos is around 32 to 34 years old.

The name "Carlos" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Carlos include Carl and Carlo.

Carlos Meaning & Origin

Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means "Free man" or "full-grown", often evoking connotations of independence and maturity.

The name Carlos is described as friendly, charismatic and energetic.

Pronunciation

Carlos is pronounced car-los in English. The name Carlos has 6 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Carlos

The name Carlos has been used frequently in royal families, particularly in Spain and Portugal where numerous kings have borne this name.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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