boy's name
Carlus
KAR-lus (English)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 535
Carlus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Carlus is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in 1970, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Carlus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Carlus?
In 2004, Carlus was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Carlus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carlus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carlus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Carlus
- English KAR-lus
Sibling Names for Carlus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carlus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carlus
How popular is the name Carlus?
In 2004, Carlus was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Carlus a girl's or a boy's name?
Carlus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Carlus?
Carlus has 2 syllables.
When was Carlus most popular?
Carlus peaked in 1970, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.