Carlos is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1104 in 2022 with 25 recorded births. This places Carlos in the top 18% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 65 births ranking #401. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 11,375 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.