Carlitos
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #7279 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Carlos. Shares the meaning 'Free man.'
Similar names: carlito, carlos, calisto, calixto, callisto, carlton, cristos, calissa
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Carlitos? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Carlitos, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Carlitos
What does the name Carlitos mean?
Carlitos means “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined” from Spanish/Portuguese/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Carlitos?
Carlitos has Spanish/Portuguese/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined”.
How popular is Carlitos?
Carlitos ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Carlitos most popular?
Carlitos peaked in 2006 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Carlitos a boy or girl name?
Carlitos is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Carlitoss in registered births are male.
Is the name Carlitos rising or falling in popularity?
Carlitos has fallen 2055 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5139 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Carlitos been recorded?
Carlitos appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1964 through 2025.