How Many People Are Named Decarlo?

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

Decarlo
Rare
Italian

Decarlo is a unique name with very rare usage, only 596 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 553,967 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1978 when 26 babies were given this name, showing a declining trend since then.

~5,384
Living in US
1 in 61,562
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Italian surname
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practical approach to life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,047
Worldwide Bearers
#402,848
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
596
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇬🇧 England
4
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
596 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
178
Would be under 30 (28%)
438
Would be 30–60 (69%)
19
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 635 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
73

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

📜 Decarlo Through the Generations

Decarlo has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly peaking in 1978 with 26 births. Since then, its popularity has waned, reflecting a shift in naming trends. Currently, people named Decarlo are predominantly middle-aged, with 69% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 11
North Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Decarlo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Decarlo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Decarlo

How Many People Have the Name Decarlo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,384 people in the United States currently share the name Decarlo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,562 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Decarlo a Common or Rare Name?

Decarlo is classified as 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 Decarlo Mean?

Decarlo means "Italian surname" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Decarlo Most Popular?

The name Decarlo reached peak popularity in 1978, with 26 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 Decarlo?

Approximately 5,384 people named Decarlo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,384. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,562 Americans.

Is Decarlo a rare name?

Decarlo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,562 Americans has this name.

What does the name Decarlo mean?

Decarlo means "Italian surname" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Decarlo more male or female?

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

When was Decarlo most popular?

Decarlo peaked in 1978 with 26 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 US5,384
All-Time Births5,384
1 in X1 in 61,562
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1978
World Rank#402,848
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.