Is Carlo a boy's or girl's name?

Carlo is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 80 recorded births.

When was Carlo most popular?

Carlo reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 253 births that year. It is currently ranked #914 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Carlo?

Carlo is currently ranked #914 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 15,641 babies since 1894.

Carlo

A familiar Italian name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianRising fast Also a pet name

#914▲ 146in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Charles.

Carlo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Charles, from the Old Germanic Karl meaning "free man" or "strong man." It has been one of the most beloved names in Italy for centuries, borne by kings, composers, and artists.

Carlo carries a warm, Mediterranean elegance that has attracted American parents drawn to Italian culture. With over 15,000 U.S. births recorded, it has been a consistent presence in Italian-American communities, carrying the same depth as Charles in a more European, sunlit form.

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Popularity Over Time

Carlo has 124+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1894.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Carlo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	921	#1139	▼
2010s	1,678	#1134	▼
2000s	1,908	#931	▲
1990s	1,475	#901	—
1980s	1,544	#726	▼
1970s	1,965	#584	▲
1960s	1,260	#683	▲
1950s	877	#777	▲
1940s	711	#782	▼
1930s	955	#614	▼
1920s	1,413	#516	▲
1910s	865	#559	▲
1900s	64	#1018	▲
1890s	5	#1103	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(124 years, 1894–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Carlo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	253	#914	+48 (23.4%)
2023	205	#1060	+43 (26.5%)
2022	162	#1216	-4 (-2.4%)
2021	166	#1182	+31 (23.0%)
2020	135	#1324	-14 (-9.4%)
2019	149	#1258	-6 (-3.9%)
2018	155	#1208	+8 (5.4%)
2017	147	#1246	-35 (-19.2%)
2016	182	#1080	+38 (26.4%)
2015	144	#1256	-34 (-19.1%)
2014	178	#1082	+10 (6.0%)
2013	168	#1100	-6 (-3.4%)
2012	174	#1075	-20 (-10.3%)
2011	194	#999	+7 (3.7%)
2010	187	#1040	-19 (-9.2%)
2009	206	#970	+11 (5.6%)
2008	195	#1001	-30 (-13.3%)
2007	225	#891	+23 (11.4%)
2006	202	#933	-20 (-9.0%)
2005	222	#835	+45 (25.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Carlo as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Carlo has also been given to 80 girls in the U.S. since 1962.

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Total births

1970

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Frequently Asked

Can Carlo be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Carlo is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #914. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1894–2024) · Methodology