Karlos
Every Karlos since 1942 — 2,018 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karlos
Karlos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,795 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 2,018 American babies have been named Karlos. Its peak came in 2005, when 50 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 Karlos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karlos 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 | #4,795 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,796 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,317 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,044 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,050 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,533 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,396 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,574 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,042 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,136 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,331 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,778 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,610 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,799 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,612 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,894 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,604 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,610 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,784 |
| 2006 | 42 | #2,768 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,348 |
| 2004 | 42 | #2,588 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,453 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,392 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,457 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,600 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,807 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,996 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,100 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,557 |
| 1975 | 34 | #1,549 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,822 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,191 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,776 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,507 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karlos in 2025?
Karlos ranked #4,795 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 Karlos?
2,018 babies have been named Karlos in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karlos most popular?
Karlos peaked in 2005, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Karlos a boy or girl name?
Karlos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karlos rising or falling?
Karlos is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.