Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Carlos.
National Rank (2025)
#150
All-Time Peak Rank
#59 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
307,036
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Carlos Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Carlos
According to SSA data, Carlos achieved its highest historical rank of #59 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 6,842 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 29.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Carlos scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-29.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,842Births in 2001
Years in Top 100
43yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:209
1890s:252
1900s:489
1910s:2,110
1920s:4,785
1930s:5,553
1940s:8,100
1950s:15,821
1960s:22,396
1970s:36,949
1980s:41,506
1990s:55,185
2000s:63,199
2010s:35,301
2020s:15,181
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCar-los
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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