Carlitos
Every Carlitos since 1964 — 583 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carlitos
Carlitos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,279 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 583 American babies have been named Carlitos. Its peak came in 2006, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carlitos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carlitos year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,279 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,432 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,967 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,132 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,964 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,070 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,745 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,820 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,755 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,095 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,391 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,287 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,434 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,652 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,076 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,607 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,740 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,397 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,395 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,074 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,858 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,310 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,347 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,149 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,237 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,081 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1970 | 10 | #3,099 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,588 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carlitos in 2025?
Carlitos ranked #7,279 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carlitos?
583 babies have been named Carlitos in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carlitos most popular?
Carlitos peaked in 2006, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Carlitos a boy or girl name?
Carlitos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carlitos rising or falling?
Carlitos is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.