Carlos
Peaked at #59 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Carlos has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Carlos — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1811
in 1975
Last ranked
#15635
in 2023
Years tracked
93
1913–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1913, Carlos reached its peak popularity for girls in 1975, ranking #1811 nationally with 51 babies given the name that year.
Carlos hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #15635.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #15,635 | 5 |
| 2022 | #15,755 | 5 |
| 2018 | #9,963 | 10 |
| 2012 | #13,773 | 7 |
| 2011 | #17,284 | 5 |
| 2010 | #11,440 | 9 |
| 2008 | #15,773 | 6 |
| 2007 | #15,860 | 6 |
Carlos — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#59
in 1999
Current rank
#135
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Carlos reached its peak popularity for boys in 1999, ranking #59 nationally with 6,664 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #118 (2014) to #135 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Carlos ranks #135 nationally for boys, with 2,614 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #135 | 2,614 |
| 2023 | #139 | 2,556 |
| 2022 | #147 | 2,593 |
| 2021 | #152 | 2,504 |
| 2020 | #149 | 2,479 |
| 2019 | #134 | 2,845 |
| 2018 | #137 | 2,864 |
| 2017 | #134 | 3,075 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Carlos most popular?
Carlos was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #59 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Carlos becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Carlos?
At least 306,621 babies have been recorded with the name Carlos in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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