Boys name · California
Carlos in California
Carlos was the 88th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 442 babies named Carlos that year. Since 1910, California families have named 77,725 babies Carlos.
Popularity over time
Carlos in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 95th |
| 1927 | 78 | 94th |
| 1944 | 99 | 132nd |
| 1960 | 374 | 99th |
| 1976 | 884 | 38th |
| 1992 | 1,974 | 32nd |
| 2009 | 1,316 | 40th |
| 2025 | 442 | 88th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 95th in 1910 to 88th in 2025.
The most babies named Carlos in California in a single year was 1,999, in 1993. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Carlos reached its best rank of 20th in Arizona (2002). See Carlos in every state →
How popular is Carlos in California?
Carlos was the 88th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 442 babies named Carlos that year. Since 1910, California families have named 77,725 babies Carlos.
How many babies are named Carlos in California?
In 2025, 442 babies were named Carlos in California. The most babies named Carlos in California in a single year was 1,999, in 1993.
What is the rank of Carlos in California?
Carlos ranked 88th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1999.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.