Carlo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Italian masculine name derived from the Germanic name Karl
Meaning of the Name Carlo
Carlo is an Italian masculine given name that is derived from the Germanic name Karl. It is a variant of the name Charles, which means 'man' or 'free man'. Carlo is a popular name in Italy and is associated with strength, leadership, and nobility.
Popularity of the Name Carlo
The popularity for the name Carlo peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 230 births, which ranked number 1,182 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Carlo had the most female births in 1970 with 13, which ranked number 4,249 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1974 with 230, which ranked number 521 out of 6,005 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Carlo has declined slightly over the last ten years from 174 births to 162 births, a decline of -6.90%. Among males, Carlo has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 174 births to 162 births, a decline of -6.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carlo
- 20 Year Trend of Carlo: -1.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Carlo: -6.90%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Carlo: -6.90%
Popularity of Carlo by State
For males, Carlo was most popular in Western states with 32 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 32 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Carlo. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 32 | 784 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 12 | 1049 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 12 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Carlo
- Total Births of Carlo: 161 (-0.71%)
- Male Births of Carlo: 161 (-0.71%)
Given the downward trend of Carlo over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.71% decrease in total births, for a total of 161 births in 2024. Male births for Carlo have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 161 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.71%.