Carlo Boy

Popularity: #673 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationCAR-lo / /ˈkɑːrloʊ/

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: free man; Spanish: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Carlo is the Italian form of Charles, which has roots in the Germanic name Karl. The name has been borne by numerous kings and emperors throughout history, contributing to its popularity in various cultures. In Italy, Carlo has been a common name since the Middle Ages and is often associated with nobility and leadership.

Trend Summary

Carlo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Italian-American communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Carlos
  • Carlito

International Variants

  • Charles (English)
  • Karol (Polish)
  • Carl (German)
  • Carlo (Italian)
  • Carlos (Spanish)

Famous people named Carlo

Carlo Goldoni was an Italian playwright known for his contributions to the development of Italian comedy.

Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, recognized for his successful coaching career in various top European clubs.

Carlo Rubbia is an Italian physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1984 for his work on the discovery of W and Z bosons.

Carlo Ponti was an Italian film producer known for producing many classic films and for his marriage to actress Sophia Loren.

Fictional characters named Carlo

Carlo is a character in the animated film 'The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea', serving as a companion to Ariel's daughter.

Carlo is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', appearing in various historical contexts.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carlo was first seen in the United States in 1894. Carlo has ranked as high as #1107 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Carlo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Carlo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 54
30%
TX 37
21%
FL 19
11%
NY 17
10%
PA 12
7%
IL 11
6%
AZ 7
4%
WA 6
3%
CT 5
3%
MA 5
3%
MI 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18945
19006
19015
19025
19046
19058
19076
190814
190914
191016
191128
191247
191359
1914105
1915112
1916127
1917125
1918124
1919122
1920143
1921120
1922152
1923167
1924150
1925120
1926139
1927149
1928145
1929128
1930132
1931125
193284
1933118
193486
193593
193676
193787
193882
193972
194059
194181
194276
194370
194474
194550
194651
194774
194882
194994
195072
195187
195282
195394
195484
195586
195687
195773
195897
1959115
1960127
1961114
1962134
1963120
1964116
1965123
1966117
1967124
1968125
1969160
1970172
1971205
1972205
1973208
1974231
1975177
1976205
1977198
1978189
1979175
1980170
1981172
1982159
1983156
1984175
1985153
1986153
1987119
1988140
1989147
1990151
1991153
1992134
1993149
1994141
1995149
1996153
1997163
1998138
1999144
2000172
2001160
2002165
2003184
2004177
2005222
2006202
2007225
2008195
2009206
2010187
2011194
2012174
2013168
2014178
2015144
2016182
2017147
2018155
2019149
2020135
2021166
2022162
2023205
2024253