Carlose
Of Latin origin, meaning "man" or "freeman".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Carlose. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Carlose today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carlose births was 1975 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carlose. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carlose. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1975
7 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,377
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Carlose: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Carlose 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 Carlose during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Carlose
The given name Carlose has its origins in the Spanish language and culture. It is derived from the Latin name Carolus, which means "free man" or "man from the lands of the Carolingian Empire". The name Carolus itself is a Germanic compound name composed of the elements "kar" meaning "man" and "hail" meaning "army" or "warrior".
Carlose is a variant spelling of the more common Spanish name Carlos. This variant spelling was likely introduced due to regional dialect differences or phonetic variations within the Spanish-speaking world. While it is not as widely used as the standard spelling Carlos, Carlose has been recorded throughout history as an alternative form.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Carlose can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Carlose de Aguilar was a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century. He played a pivotal role in establishing Spanish settlements and communicating with indigenous populations.
Another notable figure bearing the name Carlose was Carlose de Sigüenza y Góngora (1645-1700), a Mexican scholar, writer, and poet during the Spanish colonial era. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of New Spain and made significant contributions to the fields of literature, history, and science.
In the realm of art, Carlose Ruiz Zafón (1964-2020) was a renowned Spanish novelist and scriptwriter. His novel "The Shadow of the Wind" became an international bestseller and brought him widespread acclaim.
Moving to the field of sports, Carlose Monzón (1942-1995) was an Argentine professional boxer and former undisputed world middleweight champion. He is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Finally, Carlose Fuentes (1949-2012) was a Mexican novelist, essayist, and diplomat. He received numerous literary awards and honors for his works, which often explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Carlose throughout history, showcasing its presence and significance across various cultures, professions, and eras.
People
Carlose + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carlose 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
Carlose: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carlose?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carlose 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Carlose a common name?
We classify Carlose as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carlose most popular?
The single biggest year for Carlose was 1975, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carlose is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Carlose in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Carlose a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carlose 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.
Is Carlose still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Carlose in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Carlose can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Carlose?
See how many Americans are named Carlose on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.