Decarlo
Decarlo is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of Carlo; son of the free man.
Origin and history
Decarlo is an invented or transferred surname-based given name combining the Italian element 'De' meaning 'of' with the given name Carlo ('Charles' or 'free man'). It emerged in the United States during the twentieth century as a distinctive masculine name. It remains relatively rare, with around 600 total boys given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
635 babies in the United States have been named Decarlo since 1880. It ranks #4041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- OH (52.4 %)
- NC (47.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 174 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 75 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- Decarlo originally developed as an Italian surname meaning 'descendant or son of Carlo'.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth counts in the late 20th century and remains an uncommon choice today.