Jencarlos
Jencarlos is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
A modern blended name combining elements meaning 'God is gracious' (Jen/John) and 'free man' (Carlos).
Origin and history
Jencarlos is a contemporary modern blend combining the names Jen (a variant of John or Jean) and Carlos. It gained visibility in the 2000s, largely popularized by American actor and singer Jencarlos Canela. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare modern given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,099 babies in the United States have been named Jencarlos since 1880. It ranks #3590 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.7 %)
- TX (21.2 %)
- NY (17 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
- IL (7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 969 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Jencarlos
- Jencarlos Canela: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name's usage in the United States spiked alongside the rising popularity of singer and actor Jencarlos Canela.
- It represents a trend in contemporary Hispanic-American naming practices of combining two established names into a single unique given name.