Carlo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carlo is an Italian name derived from the Germanic Karl, meaning 'man' or 'free man'. It evolved through various forms in different languages, including Carolus in Latin and Charles in Old French. The name has a rich history and is associated with nobility and leadership. It has no biblical relevance but gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Variants include Charles and Carlos, and it is currently seen as a sophisticated name linked to Italian culture.
The name Carlo is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carlo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Carlo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 541st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 655th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 758th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 620th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 805th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 970th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1152nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8065th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Carlo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carlo"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrloʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Carlo is derived from the Germanic name Karl, which means 'man' or 'free man'. It has been popular in Italy and other countries as a variation of Charles.
Meaning
man, free man
Language Evolution
Karl (Old High German), Carolus (Latin), Charles (Old French), Carlo (Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Carlo gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages and has remained a common name throughout the Renaissance and into modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Charles, Carl, Carlo, Carlos, Carlito
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Carlo is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with Italian heritage and culture.
Famous People
Carlo Ancelotti (Italian football manager), Carlo Rossi (famous Italian winemaker), Carlo Gambino (Italian-American mobster)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carlo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carlo"
"Carlo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 541st of 7545 | 2,063 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 655th of 6773 | 1,638 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 758th of 7552 | 1,789 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 620th of 10718 | 2,784 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 805th of 16616 | 2,404 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 970th of 24088 | 2,908 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1152nd of 23106 | 2,044 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8065th of 19264 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Carlo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.90% 565th/1416 |
18.20% 251st/1379 |
42.27% 1000th/2366 |
44.31% 506th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.69% 660th/1546 |
18.25% 284th/1556 |
56.57% 1331st/2353 |
41.31% 639th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.17% 761st/2227 |
16.71% 406th/2430 |
49.00% 1398th/2853 |
29.08% 807th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.29% 684th/2937 |
10.54% 367th/3483 |
21.60% 760th/3518 |
15.90% 643rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.85% 1100th/3685 |
12.69% 568th/4475 |
19.00% 987th/5194 |
10.67% 674th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.02% 1238th/4582 |
15.26% 788th/5164 |
15.45% 1130th/7313 |
9.57% 714th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.89% 1390th/3984 |
19.28% 865th/4487 |
19.44% 1326th/6822 |
14.10% 885th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Carlo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carlo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carlo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.