Carlos: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A free man whose spirit dances with independence and joy.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #149
- Peak
- #59 in 1999
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Carlos Means
Carlos is a boy name of Spanish origin. A free man whose spirit dances with independence and joy.
How Popular Carlos Is
Carlos currently ranks #149 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #59 in 1999. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Carlos
- Carlos broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #59 in 1999.
- Carlos has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Carlos is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Carlos
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Carlos
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Carlos.
Questions About Carlos
What does Carlos mean?
Carlos is a boy name of Spanish origin. A free man whose spirit dances with independence and joy.
How popular is Carlos?
Carlos currently ranks #149 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #59 in 1999. It has held steady.
Where does Carlos come from?
Carlos comes from Spanish roots. Carlos broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #59 in 1999.
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