Carlito
Every Carlito since 1964 — 1,352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carlito
Carlito is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,731 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,352 American babies have been named Carlito. Its peak came in 2006, when 92 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 Carlito stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carlito year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,731 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,604 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,668 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,727 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,361 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,062 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,322 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,070 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,689 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,158 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,495 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,780 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,636 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,474 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,353 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,129 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1,865 |
| 2006 | 92 | #1,585 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,302 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,651 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,638 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,031 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,862 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,581 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,256 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,503 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,088 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,554 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,873 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,281 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carlito in 2025?
Carlito ranked #4,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carlito?
1,352 babies have been named Carlito in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carlito most popular?
Carlito peaked in 2006, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Carlito a boy or girl name?
Carlito is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carlito rising or falling?
Carlito is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.