Carlos
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Man
Background: The name Carlos originates from the Spanish form of the Latin name Carolus, which is a derivation of the word 'carolus,' meaning 'free man.' This connection underscores the notion of freedom and nobility associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#117
Total births
306,621
Most popular decade
2000s
(189,978 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-17 ranks)
Years in Top 100
43
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 17
- First year rank
- #425
- Peak year
- 2001
- Peak year births
- 6,842
- Peak rank
- #59
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,614
- Recent rank
- #135
Female
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,187
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 57
- Peak rank
- #1,932
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,178
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).