Decarlos
Every Decarlos since 1964 — 1,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Decarlos
Decarlos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,974 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,215 American babies have been named Decarlos. Its peak came in 1975, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Decarlos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Decarlos year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,974 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,756 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,115 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,193 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,969 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,808 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9,975 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,090 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,308 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,818 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,791 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,171 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,026 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,317 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,434 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,966 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,548 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,049 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,257 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,361 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,896 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,145 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,696 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,249 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,097 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,336 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,097 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,028 |
| 1980 | 34 | #1,703 |
| 1975 | 43 | #1,325 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,420 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Decarlos in 2025?
Decarlos ranked #10,974 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Decarlos?
1,215 babies have been named Decarlos in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Decarlos most popular?
Decarlos peaked in 1975, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Decarlos a boy or girl name?
Decarlos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Decarlos rising or falling?
Decarlos is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.