Carlos

Boys

Best rank #73 (2008) · ranked in 5 years

Carlos has appeared in the popularity rankings across 5 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #73 in 2008 to #95 in 2012.

As of the latest count (2025), Carlos has fallen out of the top ranks.

At its peak year of 2008, Carlos was given to 6,054 newborns.

Carlos was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820102012
  1. 2012954,010
  2. 2011914,182
  3. 2010894,591
  4. 2009795,379
  5. 2008736,054

Similar names

Charlotte, Christopher, Christian stand out as close matches to Carlos, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlos a popular name?
Carlos reached a best rank of #73 in 2008 and has charted in 5 years.
Where does Carlos rank now?
Carlos does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Carlos a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Carlos most popular?
Carlos peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)