Carlous
boy nameCarlous entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2158 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2158
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4154 |
| 1930s | #3221 |
| 1940s | #3189 |
| 1950s | #2981 |
| 1960s | #2792 |
| 1970s | #2956 |
| 1980s | #5350 |
| 1990s | #7511 |
| 2000s | #9103 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carlous are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlous alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlous in 2025?
- Carlous is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carlous most popular?
- Carlous peaked in 1972, reaching #2158 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carlous with classmates?
- Carlous will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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