Carles
Carles is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carles is the Catalan form of the Germanic name Charles, meaning 'free man'. It is a traditional name in Catalonia and eastern Spain, though it remains quite rare in the United States. In the U.S., it is predominantly given to boys and offers a distinctive alternative to Carlos or Charles.
Popularity in the United States
681 babies in the United States have been named Carles since 1880. It ranks #3995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- KY (73.9 %)
- TN (26.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 107 |
| 1930-1940 | 105 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Carles
- Carles Puyol: Professional Soccer Player
- Carles Puigdemont: Politician, Journalist
Fun facts
- Carles is the direct Catalan cognate of English Charles and Spanish Carlos.
- Fewer than 700 boys have been named Carles in the United States since 1880.