Carlo Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 54 | |
TX | 37 | |
FL | 19 | |
NY | 17 | |
PA | 12 | |
IL | 11 | |
AZ | 7 | |
WA | 6 | |
CT | 5 | |
MA | 5 | |
MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1894 | 5 |
1900 | 6 |
1901 | 5 |
1902 | 5 |
1904 | 6 |
1905 | 8 |
1907 | 6 |
1908 | 14 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 16 |
1911 | 28 |
1912 | 47 |
1913 | 59 |
1914 | 105 |
1915 | 112 |
1916 | 127 |
1917 | 125 |
1918 | 124 |
1919 | 122 |
1920 | 143 |
1921 | 120 |
1922 | 152 |
1923 | 167 |
1924 | 150 |
1925 | 120 |
1926 | 139 |
1927 | 149 |
1928 | 145 |
1929 | 128 |
1930 | 132 |
1931 | 125 |
1932 | 84 |
1933 | 118 |
1934 | 86 |
1935 | 93 |
1936 | 76 |
1937 | 87 |
1938 | 82 |
1939 | 72 |
1940 | 59 |
1941 | 81 |
1942 | 76 |
1943 | 70 |
1944 | 74 |
1945 | 50 |
1946 | 51 |
1947 | 74 |
1948 | 82 |
1949 | 94 |
1950 | 72 |
1951 | 87 |
1952 | 82 |
1953 | 94 |
1954 | 84 |
1955 | 86 |
1956 | 87 |
1957 | 73 |
1958 | 97 |
1959 | 115 |
1960 | 127 |
1961 | 114 |
1962 | 134 |
1963 | 120 |
1964 | 116 |
1965 | 123 |
1966 | 117 |
1967 | 124 |
1968 | 125 |
1969 | 160 |
1970 | 172 |
1971 | 205 |
1972 | 205 |
1973 | 208 |
1974 | 231 |
1975 | 177 |
1976 | 205 |
1977 | 198 |
1978 | 189 |
1979 | 175 |
1980 | 170 |
1981 | 172 |
1982 | 159 |
1983 | 156 |
1984 | 175 |
1985 | 153 |
1986 | 153 |
1987 | 119 |
1988 | 140 |
1989 | 147 |
1990 | 151 |
1991 | 153 |
1992 | 134 |
1993 | 149 |
1994 | 141 |
1995 | 149 |
1996 | 153 |
1997 | 163 |
1998 | 138 |
1999 | 144 |
2000 | 172 |
2001 | 160 |
2002 | 165 |
2003 | 184 |
2004 | 177 |
2005 | 222 |
2006 | 202 |
2007 | 225 |
2008 | 195 |
2009 | 206 |
2010 | 187 |
2011 | 194 |
2012 | 174 |
2013 | 168 |
2014 | 178 |
2015 | 144 |
2016 | 182 |
2017 | 147 |
2018 | 155 |
2019 | 149 |
2020 | 135 |
2021 | 166 |
2022 | 162 |
2023 | 205 |
2024 | 253 |