Karlos
Karlos is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Karlos is a modern spelling variant of Carlos, which derives from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. It is a less common alternative to the standard 'C' spelling in the United States, maintaining a steady, low-level usage. It offers a contemporary, stylistic twist on a classic, traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
2,018 babies in the United States have been named Karlos since 1880. It ranks #2868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1751.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.1 %)
- TX (33.1 %)
- AL (3.5 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 45 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 311 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 292 |
| 2000-2010 | 435 |
| 2010-2019 | 382 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Famous people named Karlos
- Karlos Dansby: American football player, athlete
Nicknames
Karl, Los
Fun facts
- Karlos replaces the traditional 'C' with a 'K' to give the classical name Carlos a more distinct, modern aesthetic.
- Like Charles and Carl, Karlos ultimately traces back to the Common Germanic noun *karlaz, meaning 'free man'.