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Carlos
BoyMeaning of Carlos: Spanish: 'free man'
Carlos is a boy's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 158th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 968th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#158
2,418 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#968
32 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
309,076
First recorded 1880 · peak 2001
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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