Carlus
boy nameCarlus entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1989 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1989
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3795 |
| 1920s | #3457 |
| 1930s | #3660 |
| 1940s | #3004 |
| 1950s | #3626 |
| 1960s | #2864 |
| 1970s | #2781 |
| 1980s | #4602 |
| 1990s | #8133 |
| 2000s | #9797 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carlus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlus alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlus in 2025?
- Carlus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carlus most popular?
- Carlus peaked in 1970, reaching #1989 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carlus with classmates?
- Carlus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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