Carlos is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1218 in 2021 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 65 births ranking #401. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 13,409 boys born was named Carlos. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles and is linked with manliness and freedom. It has a warm, established international presence and a very long naming history.
The name spread widely across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds and remains one of the most recognisable classic choices there. Its history is tied to royal, religious, and everyday family use.