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Current rank (2025)#150
Babies named Carlos in 20252,418
Total recorded309,039
Peak year2001 (6,842 babies)
Highest rank ever#59
Years in records1880–2025 (146 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 1 spot

Frequently asked about Carlos

What does the name Carlos mean?
Carlos means “Free man — strong-willed and fiercely independent” from Spanish/Portuguese/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Carlos?
Carlos has Spanish/Portuguese/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man — strong-willed and fiercely independent”.
How popular is Carlos?
Carlos ranked #150 in 2025 — given to 2,418 babies that year.
When was Carlos most popular?
Carlos peaked in 2001 with 6,842 babies registered that year.
Is Carlos a boy or girl name?
Carlos is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Carloss in registered births are male.
How long has Carlos been recorded?
Carlos appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.

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