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Carlos

Carlos is a boy name of Germanic origin, meaning Free man.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGermanic
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#152

What does Carlos mean?

Free man

How popular is Carlos?

Popularity in the United States

Carlos has been given to 296,222 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 675 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Carlos per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Carlos has been given to 10,665 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Carlos per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 275,908 people called Carlos living in Spain, with an average age of 41.4.

296,222 Babies named since 1880
2000s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Carlos

What does the name Carlos mean?

Carlos means Free man. It is of Germanic origin.

Is Carlos a boy's or a girl's name?

Carlos is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Carlos?

Carlos has been given to 296,222 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.