Johncarlo
A masculine name combining the Biblical names John and Carlo.
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Johncarlo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johncarlo today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johncarlo births was 2007 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johncarlo. 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
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
2007
16 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,133
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Johncarlo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Johncarlo from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Johncarlo 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 Johncarlo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Johncarlos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Johncarlo
Johncarlo is a masculine given name that combines the names John and Carlo. John is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "Yahweh is gracious". Carlo is a variant of the name Charles, which has Germanic origins and means "free man" or "petty chief".
The name John has its roots in ancient Hebrew and has been widely used across various cultures and religions. It is mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament, as the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle, who were both prominent figures in early Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Johncarlo can be traced back to the late 15th century in Italy, where it was likely a combination of the Italian forms of the names John (Giovanni) and Carlo.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Johncarlo, including:
1. Johncarlo Montalto (1508-1589), an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Castellammare di Stabia.
2. Johncarlo Flügel (1788-1855), a German historian and author known for his works on the history of the Ottoman Empire.
3. Johncarlo Buonamici (1900-1976), an Italian architect and designer, known for his contributions to the Rationalist movement in architecture.
4. Johncarlo Vialli (1964-2023), an Italian former professional footballer and manager, who played for various clubs including Chelsea and Juventus.
5. Johncarlo Valenti (born 1966), an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his work in independent films.
While the name Johncarlo is not as common as its individual components, John and Carlo, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, primarily in Italy and other parts of Europe, as well as in the United States. The name's combination of Hebrew, Germanic, and Latin influences reflects the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped given names over the centuries.
People
Johncarlo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johncarlo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Johncarlo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johncarlo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johncarlo 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 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Johncarlo a common name?
We classify Johncarlo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 284 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johncarlo most popular?
The single biggest year for Johncarlo was 2007, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johncarlo is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Johncarlo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johncarlo 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.