Jeancarlos
A boy's name with 1,296 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Jeancarlos tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 1,296 recorded births and a peak of 120 in 2010, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Jeancarlos a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
In the most recent SSA release, Jeancarlos ranks #5122 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jeancarlos is a boy's baby name of French and Spanish origin, a compound of Jean (the French form of John, meaning 'God is gracious') and Carlos (the Spanish form of Charles, meaning 'free man'). Compound names are a beloved tradition in Latin American culture.
Jeancarlos is widely used in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and among Latino communities in the United States, carrying a cosmopolitan blend of French elegance and Hispanic warmth.
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In the American context, Jeancarlos is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1986–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, Jeancarlos is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #5122), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jeancarlos was #3577 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5122, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 142 | #3948 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 677 | #2254 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 268 | #3775 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 175 | #3948 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 34 | #5178 | — |
The Story of Jeancarlos
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Jeancarlos is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jeancarlos are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Jeancarlos?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Jeancarlos — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1986, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 677 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jeancarlos by the numbers
- Would fill 27 school buses
- Meeting one Jeancarlos per day would take 3.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1986–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #5122 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4051 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3811 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3388 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3370 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3523 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3329 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2175 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2175 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1932 |
| 2013 | 72 | #1938 |
| 2012 | 75 | #1914 |
| 2011 | 94 | #1626 |
| 2010 | 120 | #1394 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2545 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3522 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4559 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3118 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4122 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–2024