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Carlos

male

Meaning

"Free Man"

Carlos is the Spanish form of a Germanic royal name linked to the idea of a free or independent man.

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Popularity History of Carlos

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#135Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#135

Carlos was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+4

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Carlos Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Carlos.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Carlos

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Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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