Carlo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Carlo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Carlo?
Carlo is spelled C-A-R-L-O. The name has 5 letters.
Carlo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Carlo is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning “free man.”
- Origin
- Carlo is commonly associated with Italian, Spanish, and other Romance languages as a variant of the name Charles, which has Germanic roots.
- Pronunciation
- CAR-lo · 2 syllables
Carlo Popularity in 2025
Rank#867
Recorded Births276
- Boys usage rose 49 places to #867 and recorded 22 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Carlo Mean?
Carlo is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning “free man.”
Origin: Carlo is commonly associated with Italian, Spanish, and other Romance languages as a variant of the name Charles, which has Germanic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Carlo?
PronunciationCAR-lo
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Carlo?
- History
- Carlo has been historically used as a personal name in Italy and other European countries with Romance languages and has associations with nobility and royalty named Charles.
Carlo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 276 | #867 |
| 2024 | Boys | 254 | #916 |
| 2023 | Boys | 206 | #1,053 |
| 2022 | Boys | 163 | #1,213 |
| 2021 | Boys | 168 | #1,170 |
| 2020 | Boys | 135 | #1,325 |
| 2019 | Boys | 149 | #1,258 |
| 2018 | Boys | 155 | #1,207 |
| 2017 | Boys | 147 | #1,245 |
| 2016 | Boys | 182 | #1,080 |
| 2015 | Boys | 144 | #1,252 |
| 2014 | Boys | 178 | #1,082 |
| 2013 | Boys | 168 | #1,100 |
| 2012 | Boys | 174 | #1,074 |
| 2011 | Boys | 194 | #998 |
| 2010 | Boys | 187 | #1,036 |
| 2009 | Boys | 206 | #969 |
| 2008 | Boys | 195 | #1,002 |
| 2007 | Boys | 225 | #892 |
| 2006 | Boys | 202 | #932 |
| 2005 | Boys | 222 | #834 |
| 2004 | Boys | 177 | #949 |
| 2003 | Boys | 184 | #905 |
| 2002 | Boys | 165 | #965 |
When Was Carlo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
276 recorded births
National rank #867
2024 · Boys
254 recorded births
National rank #916
1974 · Boys
231 recorded births
National rank #519
2007 · Boys
225 recorded births
National rank #892
Where Carlo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #531 | 58 |
| NJ | #576 | 12 |
| AZ | #594 | 11 |
| PA | #605 | 15 |
| TX | #708 | 39 |
| IL | #752 | 11 |
| NY | #770 | 18 |
| LA | #775 | 5 |