How Many People Are Named Carlito?

Complete statistics for the name Carlito: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carlito
Very Rare
Spanish

Carlito means 'little Charles' and is a diminutive form of Carlos, making it very rare with only 1,303 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 253,348 Americans. The majority, 82%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, younger generation name.

~1,303
Living in US
1 in 253,348
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little Charles
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charismatic Energetic
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 is often associated with leadership and humanitarian efforts, suggesting those named Carlito might have a strong desire to help others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

166,337
Worldwide Bearers
#6,325
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
126,126
🇧🇷 Brazil
24,608
🇹🇱 East Timor
9,099
🇺🇸 United States
1,781
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,671
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
525
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
482
🇮🇩 Indonesia
264
🇨🇦 Canada
182
🇵🇾 Paraguay
181

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,303 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,086
Would be under 30 (82%)
233
Would be 30–60 (18%)
12
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,331 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carlito Through the Generations

With just 1,331 total births recorded since the beginning, Carlito has always been a niche choice. Its peak popularity came in 2006 when 92 babies were named Carlito, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most Carlitos are young adults, with 1,086 under 30, 233 between 30 and 60, and only 12 over 60, indicating it's a name closely tied to recent generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 55
Michigan 46
Florida 28
New York 28
Georgia 18
Texas 11
Pennsylvania 10
California 6
New Jersey 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Carlito

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carlito's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Carlito

How Many People Have the Name Carlito?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,303 people in the United States currently share the name Carlito. That works out to roughly 1 in every 253,348 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carlito a Common or Rare Name?

Carlito 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.

What Does the Name Carlito Mean?

Carlito means "little Charles" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carlito in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Carlito Most Popular?

The name Carlito reached peak popularity in 2006, with 92 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Carlito?

Approximately 1,303 people named Carlito live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,331. That works out to roughly 1 in 253,348 Americans.

Is Carlito a rare name?

Carlito is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 253,348 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carlito mean?

Carlito means "little Charles" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Carlito more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Carlito are male and 0% are female.

When was Carlito most popular?

Carlito peaked in 2006 with 92 births that year. Current trend: 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,303
All-Time Births1,331
1 in X1 in 253,348
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2006
World Rank#6,325
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.