Name Profile
Carlos
“Free man” — Spanish
BoySpanish2 syllablesCurrent rank #135 (2024)
About Carlos
A strong and vibrant Spanish boy's name, Carlos carries a confident and romantic flair. With its empowering meaning of "free man," it presents a timeless choice full of energetic spirit.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginSpanish
Syllables2
Nicknames for Carlos
CarlCarlyCarCarieCary
Popularity in the U.S.
Carlos ranks #135 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 2,614 births..
Carlos popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Carlos had 2,614 births in 2024.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,418 | #117 |
| 2016 | 3,202 | #129 |
| 2017 | 3,071 | #133 |
| 2018 | 2,849 | #138 |
| 2019 | 2,835 | #134 |
| 2020 | 2,446 | #149 |
| 2021 | 2,504 | #152 |
| 2022 | 2,593 | #147 |
| 2023 | 2,556 | #139 |
| 2024 | 2,614 | #135 |
Middle Name Ideas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Carlos mean?
Carlos is commonly linked to the meaning Free man and is associated with Spanish roots.
Is Carlos a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Carlos ranks #135 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 2,614 births..
What are common nicknames for Carlos?
Popular nicknames include Carl, Carly, Car, Carie, Cary.