Karlo
Karlo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Karlo is a variant of Charles or Karl, rooted in Germanic language traditions where it means free man. It is used across various Slavic, Croatian, Serbian, and Southern European cultures as a given name. In the United States, Karlo remains a uncommon name with steady, low-volume usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
1,061 babies in the United States have been named Karlo since 1880. It ranks #3624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- CA (60.9 %)
- TX (35.3 %)
- NY (2.5 %)
- FL (1.3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 272 |
| 2010-2019 | 254 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Karlo
- Karlo Matković: Basketball player, Athlete
- Karlo Letica: Football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Karlo is the primary spelling of Karl/Charles in Croatian and several other South Slavic languages.
- Over 1,000 boys have been named Karlo in the United States since 1880.