Karlos Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-los / /ˈkɑːr.los/

Spanish; Greek

Meaning

Spanish: free man; Greek: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Karlos is a variant of the name Carlos, which has Spanish origins. The name Carlos is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man.' It has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and has historical significance due to its association with various kings and notable figures. The name has also been adopted in various forms across different cultures.

Trend Summary

Karlos has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Carlos
  • Carlito

International Variants

  • Károly (Hungarian)
  • Carlo (Italian)
  • Charles (English)
  • Karol (Polish)

Famous people named Karlos

Karlos Vémola is a professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Karlos Arguiñano is a Spanish chef and television presenter famous for his cooking shows.

Karlos in the context of Karlos Baca is a notable figure in the field of Native American rights advocacy.

Karlos Dansby is a former American football linebacker who played in the NFL.

Fictional characters named Karlos

Karlos is a character in the video game series 'Resident Evil,' known for his role in the storyline.

Karlos is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his humorous antics.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karlos was first seen in the United States in 1942. Karlos has ranked as high as #1300 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Alabama, Michigan, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Karlos has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karlos (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19425
19506
19537
19547
19565
19577
19586
19597
196010
19619
19629
196310
19646
19655
196612
196711
19689
196912
197024
197120
197223
197335
197444
197534
197638
197722
197833
197938
198039
198139
198228
198323
198424
198527
198620
198725
198820
198934
199038
199129
199227
199329
199440
199526
199627
199716
199830
199930
200036
200140
200243
200343
200442
200550
200642
200743
200848
200948
201041
201147
201243
201346
201443
201534
201637
201726
201831
201934
202031
202140
202227
202336
202421