How Many People Are Named Carles?
Complete statistics for the name Carles: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Carles is a rare Spanish name, with only 335 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 983,619 Americans. The majority, 72%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 22 are believed to have great potential for success and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 686 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1928Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Carles Through the Generations
Carles peaked in popularity in 1928 with 20 births, but its presence has been steadily declining since then. Today, most people named Carles are over 60, with 496 individuals in this age group, compared to 64 under 30 and 126 aged between 30 and 60. This skew towards older generations suggests that Carles is more commonly found among those who were born during its peak years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Carles's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Carles
How Many People Have the Name Carles?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 475 people in the United States currently share the name Carles. That works out to roughly 1 in every 697,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Carles a Common or Rare Name?
Carles is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Carles in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Carles Most Popular?
The name Carles reached peak popularity in 1928, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Carles?
Approximately 475 people named Carles live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 475. That works out to roughly 1 in 697,788 Americans.
Is Carles a rare name?
Carles is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 697,788 Americans has this name.
What does the name Carles mean?
The meaning and origin of Carles are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Carles more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Carles are male and 1% are female.
When was Carles most popular?
Carles peaked in 1928 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.