Carlos
Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It has deep roots in European royalty and has been a beloved name throughout Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,354. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,182
- 2012: 4,010
- 2013: 3,684
- 2014: 3,424
- 2015: 3,421
- 2016: 3,204
- 2017: 3,075
- 2018: 2,864
- 2019: 2,846
- 2020: 2,480
- 2021: 2,506
- 2022: 2,594
- 2023: 2,557
- 2024: 2,626
- 2025: 2,418
- 2026 (projected): 2,354
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish
- •Well-established across multiple cultures with consistent spelling
- •Strong historical and royal connections
- •Popular throughout Latin America, Spain, and among Hispanic communities worldwide
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Statistics
307,036
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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