Jancarlos
A boy's name of Spanish origin with 1,148 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jancarlos has 1,148 recorded U.S. births across 36+ years, peaking at 107 in 2010. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Jancarlos ranks #7429 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jancarlos is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a compound of Juan (John, meaning 'God is gracious') and Carlos (Charles, meaning 'free man'). This kind of double-barreled given name is deeply rooted in Latin American naming culture, where honoring multiple relatives in a single name is a beloved tradition.
Strong, confident, and culturally resonant, Jancarlos is a name that carries family legacy with every syllable.
EtymologyShow more
Jancarlos first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. First appearing in the 1980s, Jancarlos emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jancarlos was #2718 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7429, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 79 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 584 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 361 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 113 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | — |
The Story of Jancarlos
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Jancarlos is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jancarlos are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Jancarlos?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Jancarlos — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 584 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jancarlos by the numbers
- Would fill 24 school buses
- Meeting one Jancarlos per day would take 3.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(35 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7429 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7469 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6627 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4426 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4608 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3944 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3932 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4523 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3187 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2582 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2107 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1887 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1731 |
| 2011 | 89 | #1679 |
| 2010 | 107 | #1522 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2240 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3031 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3212 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2425 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2865 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024