How Many People Are Named Karlos?

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

Karlos
Very Rare
Greek

Karlos is a rare name with Greek origins, meaning 'manly' or 'strong'. Only 1,899 people named Karlos live in the US today, making up just 1 in 173,821 Americans. The majority, 52%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~1,899
Living in US
1 in 173,821
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Manly, strong
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
22
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,568
Worldwide Bearers
#52,500
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,496
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,618
🇺🇸 United States
1,142
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,096
🇲🇽 Mexico
597
🇪🇸 Spain
408
🇷🇺 Russia
334
🇦🇲 Armenia
250
🇵🇹 Portugal
221
🇮🇳 India
213

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,899 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
1,048
Would be under 30 (52%)
850
Would be 30–60 (43%)
99
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 1,997 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
96

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

📜 Karlos Through the Generations

Karlos peaked in popularity in 2005 with 50 births, but its usage has been declining since then. As of now, there are 1,899 people named Karlos in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while the name is still relatively new, it's becoming less common among newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 204
Texas 150
Alabama 16
Florida 15
Illinois 15
Michigan 15
Ohio 10
Georgia 8
Arizona 5
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Karlos

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Karlos's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Karlos

How Many People Have the Name Karlos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,899 people in the United States currently share the name Karlos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 173,821 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Karlos a Common or Rare Name?

Karlos 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 Karlos Mean?

Karlos means "manly, strong" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Karlos Most Popular?

The name Karlos reached peak popularity in 2005, with 50 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 Karlos?

Approximately 1,899 people named Karlos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,997. That works out to roughly 1 in 173,821 Americans.

Is Karlos a rare name?

Karlos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 173,821 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karlos mean?

Karlos means "manly, strong" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Karlos more male or female?

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

When was Karlos most popular?

Karlos peaked in 2005 with 50 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 US1,899
All-Time Births1,997
1 in X1 in 173,821
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2005
World Rank#52,500
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.