Carlas
Feminine form of the Latin name Carolus, derived from vir meaning "man".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Carlas. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 74.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Carlas today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carlas births was 1973 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carlas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
1973
15 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,096
Tracked since 1918
Gender
Gender distribution for Carlas
Carlas is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 233 total registrations, 174 (74.7%) were male and 59 (25.3%) were female.
Carlas as a male name
- Ranked #8,096 in 1996
- 6 male births in 1996
- Peak: 1972 (14 births)
Carlas as a female name
- Ranked #9,824 in 1977
- 5 female births in 1977
- Peak: 1962 (7 births)
Popularity
Carlas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carlas from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 104 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carlas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Carlas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Carlas
The name Carlas has its origins in the Latin language, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Latin word "carolus," which means "manly" or "masculine." In some cases, it is also believed to be a variant of the name Charles, which has similar roots.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carlas can be found in historical records from the 12th century. During this period, it was primarily used in regions that were heavily influenced by Latin culture, such as parts of Italy, France, and Spain. In these areas, the name was often given to boys as a way to express strength and masculinity.
While the name Carlas does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the name Charles, from which it is derived, has biblical connections. In the New Testament, the name Charles is associated with the apostle Bartholomew, whose name in Aramaic was "Bar Talmai," meaning "son of the furrows."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Carlas. One of the earliest was Carlas de Blois (1120-1171), a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Second Crusade. Another notable figure was Carlas de Valera (1505-1567), a Spanish writer and historian who authored one of the first histories of Spain.
In the 18th century, Carlas Pignatelli (1734-1786), an Italian nobleman and diplomat, served as the ambassador of the Kingdom of Naples to various European courts. Carlas Soler (1775-1849), a Spanish composer and musician, is also remembered for his contributions to the development of classical music in Spain.
Carlas Broschi (1705-1782), better known by his stage name Farinelli, was an Italian operatic castrato who achieved great fame and success as a singer during the Baroque period. His extraordinary vocal range and virtuosity made him one of the most celebrated performers of his time.
It is important to note that while these individuals represent some of the more notable historical figures who bore the name Carlas, the name has been used across various cultures and time periods, and its meaning and significance may have varied accordingly.
People
Carlas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carlas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carlas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carlas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carlas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Carlas a common name?
We classify Carlas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 233 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carlas most popular?
The single biggest year for Carlas was 1973, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carlas is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Carlas a male name?
Yes, 74.7% of people registered as Carlas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.