Boy
Carlo
free man, strong
About Carlo
This classic name carries an effortless European sophistication that feels both timeless and contemporary. Carlo works beautifully across cultures and languages, offering a smooth sound that's easy to pronounce yet distinctive enough to stand out. The name suggests someone who is cultured, creative, and confident—qualities that serve well throughout life. Parents choosing Carlo often appreciate its literary and artistic associations, finding it strikes the perfect balance between traditional and modern. It's a name that ages gracefully, suiting a curious toddler as naturally as it fits a distinguished professional. Carlo also offers versatility in everyday use while maintaining its elegant character.
Popularity of the Name Carlo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | #936 | ||||
| 1908 | #716 | ||||
| 1909 | #763 | ||||
| 1910 | #758 | ||||
| 1911 | #579 | ||||
| 1912 | #593 | ||||
| 1913 | #565 | ||||
| 1914 | #472 | ||||
| 1915 | #525 | ||||
| 1916 | #503 | ||||
| 1917 | #514 | ||||
| 1918 | #538 | ||||
| 1919 | #541 | ||||
| 1920 | #507 | ||||
| 1921 | #576 | ||||
| 1922 | #500 | ||||
| 1923 | #470 | ||||
| 1924 | #512 | ||||
| 1925 | #566 | ||||
| 1926 | #513 | ||||
| 1927 | #497 | ||||
| 1928 | #501 | ||||
| 1929 | #518 | ||||
| 1930 | #520 | ||||
| 1931 | #517 | ||||
| 1932 | #666 | ||||
| 1933 | #523 | ||||
| 1934 | #650 | ||||
| 1935 | #602 | ||||
| 1936 | #679 | ||||
| 1937 | #622 | ||||
| 1938 | #660 | ||||
| 1939 | #700 | ||||
| 1940 | #812 | ||||
| 1941 | #678 | ||||
| 1942 | #737 | ||||
| 1943 | #782 | ||||
| 1944 | #723 | ||||
| 1945 | #899 | ||||
| 1946 | #936 | ||||
| 1947 | #800 | ||||
| 1948 | #744 | ||||
| 1949 | #707 | ||||
| 1950 | #799 | ||||
| 1951 | #744 | ||||
| 1952 | #774 | ||||
| 1953 | #738 | ||||
| 1954 | #777 | ||||
| 1955 | #785 | ||||
| 1956 | #795 | ||||
| 1957 | #883 | ||||
| 1958 | #747 | ||||
| 1959 | #715 | ||||
| 1960 | #696 | ||||
| 1961 | #718 | ||||
| 1962 | #671 | ||||
| 1963 | #705 | ||||
| 1964 | #715 | ||||
| 1965 | #668 | ||||
| 1966 | #686 | ||||
| 1967 | #670 | ||||
| 1968 | #669 | ||||
| 1969 | #624 | ||||
| 1970 | #619 | ||||
| 1971 | #568 | ||||
| 1972 | #558 | ||||
| 1973 | #540 | #326 | |||
| 1974 | #519 | ||||
| 1975 | #613 | ||||
| 1976 | #566 | #323 | |||
| 1977 | #602 | ||||
| 1978 | #607 | ||||
| 1979 | #644 | ||||
| 1980 | #662 | ||||
| 1981 | #650 | ||||
| 1982 | #686 | #338 | |||
| 1983 | #688 | ||||
| 1984 | #652 | ||||
| 1985 | #716 | ||||
| 1986 | #730 | ||||
| 1987 | #857 | ||||
| 1988 | #801 | ||||
| 1989 | #814 | ||||
| 1990 | #831 | ||||
| 1991 | #835 | #497 | |||
| 1992 | #914 | #501 | |||
| 1993 | #863 | #685 | |||
| 1994 | #924 | #502 | |||
| 1995 | #893 | #712 | |||
| 1996 | #882 | #733 | |||
| 1997 | #863 | #833 | #590 | ||
| 1998 | #993 | #807 | #713 | ||
| 1999 | #985 | #888 | #821 | ||
| 2000 | #900 | #755 | #907 | ||
| 2001 | #960 | #685 | #756 | ||
| 2002 | #965 | #835 | #845 | ||
| 2003 | #904 | #668 | |||
| 2004 | #949 | #850 | |||
| 2005 | #835 | #808 | |||
| 2006 | #933 | #919 | |||
| 2007 | #892 | #912 | |||
| 2009 | #970 | #379 | |||
| 2011 | #999 | ||||
| 2024 | #916 | #570 | |||
| 2025 | #869 | #988 | |||
| 2008 | #988 | #613 | #961 | ||
| 2016 | #982 | ||||
| 2018 | #966 | ||||
| 2019 | #985 | ||||
| 2021 | #983 | ||||
| 2012 | #748 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Carlo
Names Similar to Carlo
Nicknames for Carlo
- Car
- Carl
- Lo
- Charlie
Famous People Named Carlo
| Carlo Ancelotti | Italian football manager |
| Carlo Azeglio Ciampi | former President of Italy |
| Carlo Rambaldi | Italian special effects artist |
| Carlo Cracco | Italian chef |
| Carlo Gesualdo | Italian composer |
| Carlo Abarth | Italian automobile designer |
| Carlo Ponti | Italian film producer |
| Carlo Cudicini | Italian footballer |
| Carlo Levi | Italian writer and painter |
| Carlo Pedersoli | better known as Bud Spencer, Italian actor |
| Carlo Scarpa | Italian architect |
| Carlo Verdone | Italian actor and director |
| Carlo Bergonzi | Italian operatic tenor |
| Carlo Goldoni | Italian playwright |
| Carlo Ginzburg | Italian historian |
| Carlo Conti | Italian television presenter |
| Carlo Lio | Canadian electronic music artist |
| Carlo Mollino | Italian designer and architect |
| Carlo Crivelli | Italian Renaissance painter |
| Carlo Alban | Ecuadorian-American actor |
Characters Named Carlo
| Carlo Gambino | character from "The Godfather" novel |
| Carlo Montego | character from "Ocean's Eleven" movie |
| Carlo Grimaldi | character from "Gossip Girl" TV series |
| Carlo Rizzi | character from "The Godfather" movie |
| Carlo D'Este | character from "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt |
| Carlo Gaudi | character from "Assassin's Creed II" video game |
| Carlo Rodriguez | character from "Mean Girls" movie |
| Carlo Alcántara | character from "Cuéntame cómo pasó" TV series |
| Carlo Von Sexron | character from "Metalocalypse" animated series |
| Carlo Velardi | character from "The Night Manager" TV series |
| Carlo Vasari | character from "L.A. Noire" video game |
| Carlo Zen | character from "Youjo Senki" anime and light novel |
| Carlo Soleri | character from "The Sopranos" TV series |
| Carlo Hesser | character from "One Life to Live" TV series |
| Carlo Lombardi | character from "Inspector Montalbano" TV series |
| Carlo Marx | character from "Dead Poets Society" movie |
| Carlo Segreti | character from "The Mentalist" TV series |
| Carlo Neroni | character from "Boardwalk Empire" TV series |
| Carlo De Angelis | character from "Law & Order" TV series |