Carlo
Carlo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carlo is the Italian form of Charles, which derives from a Germanic root meaning free man. It has maintained a steady, classic presence in the United States as a timeless alternative to Charles. While relatively rare overall, it remains familiar to American parents due to its crisp sound and international appeal.
Popularity in the United States
15,920 babies in the United States have been named Carlo since 1880. It ranks #940 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #985.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.7 %)
- CA (20.9 %)
- TX (9 %)
- NJ (8.2 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 865 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,413 |
| 1930-1940 | 955 |
| 1940-1950 | 711 |
| 1950-1960 | 877 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,259 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,965 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,544 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,474 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,908 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,678 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,202 |
Famous people named Carlo
- Carlo Carlo: Cinematographer, Director
- Carlo Ponti: Film Producer
- Carlo Ancelotti: Football Manager, Athlete
Fun facts
- Carlo developed as the Italian cognate of the Latin Carolus and Germanic Karl.
- The name has consistently appeared in the U.S. top 1,000 male names for over a century.