Karlo
Every Karlo since 1959 — 1,061 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karlo
Karlo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,703 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,061 American babies have been named Karlo. Its peak came in 2010, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Karlo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karlo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,703 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,426 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,451 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,658 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,612 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,141 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,709 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,668 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,479 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,874 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,659 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,073 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,665 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,653 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,985 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,372 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,878 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,842 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,275 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,283 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,249 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,024 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,120 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,214 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,001 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,713 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,194 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,776 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,179 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,548 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,173 |
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Famous people named Karlo
- Karlo Bručić Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karlo in 2025?
Karlo ranked #3,703 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karlo?
1,061 babies have been named Karlo in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karlo most popular?
Karlo peaked in 2010, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Karlo a boy or girl name?
Karlo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karlo rising or falling?
Karlo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karlo?
Well-known people named Karlo include Karlo Bručić (soccer player).