Carlos
boy name#150 in 2025Carlos entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #59 in 1999, ranks #150 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#150
rank today
#59
peak (1999)
2,418
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #392 |
| 1890s | #376 |
| 1900s | #293 |
| 1910s | #315 |
| 1920s | #257 |
| 1930s | #218 |
| 1940s | #203 |
| 1950s | #175 |
| 1960s | #144 |
| 1970s | #78 |
| 1980s | #75 |
| 1990s | #69 |
| 2000s | #69 |
| 2010s | #115 |
| 2020s | #145 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carlos has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 274,000 people named Carlos are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlos alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlos in 2025?
- Carlos ranks #150 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,418 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carlos most popular?
- Carlos peaked in 1999, reaching #59 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carlos with classmates?
- Carlos will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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