Josecarlos
Every Josecarlos since 1985 — 349 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josecarlos
Josecarlos is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1985, 349 American babies have been named Josecarlos. Its peak came in 2009, when 17 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 Josecarlos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josecarlos year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,193 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,393 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,237 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,376 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,253 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,162 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,851 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,384 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,865 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,831 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,276 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,820 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,157 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,847 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,421 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,579 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,365 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,723 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,324 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,479 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,037 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,780 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,173 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,299 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,601 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,147 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josecarlos in 2025?
Josecarlos did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Josecarlos?
349 babies have been named Josecarlos in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josecarlos most popular?
Josecarlos peaked in 2009, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Josecarlos a boy or girl name?
Josecarlos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josecarlos rising or falling?
Josecarlos is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.