Total births
174
Unisex name · since 1918
Carlas
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 174 babies named Carlas, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 174
- total births
- 1918–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Carlas is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 174 have been recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Carlas recorded 174 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1996.
- 174 total births
- 1918–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
174 boys have been named Carlas since 1918, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 174
- total births
- 1918–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Carlas was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
14 babies were named Carlas in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Carlas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carlas's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carlas at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Carlas popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1996
- Peak year (1972)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Carlas popularity over time - girls
59 total births recorded since 1954 (Carlas as girls' name)
Carlas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Carlas's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Carlas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
86 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 86 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlas? ▼
174 babies have been named Carlas since 1918. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1972 with 14 births.
When was Carlas most popular? ▼
Carlas was most popular in the 1970s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Is Carlas a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Carlas is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 174 births, and as a girl's name it has 59 births.
How long has the name Carlas been used? ▼
Carlas has been recorded in Social Security data since 1918, spanning 79 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Carlas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carl, Carlos, Carter, Carson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Carlas's data
- Carlas's decade-level peak was the 1970s (86 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carlas
Nearby Names Like Carlas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlas
Carl Boy
#1031 504,827 births
Carlos Boy
#135 307,036 births
Carter Boy
#46 206,833 births
Carson Boy
#124 132,774 births
Carlton Boy
#2791 48,890 births
Compare Carlas side by side: Carlas vs Carl Carlas vs Carlos Carlas vs Carter
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carlas: Baby Name Since 1918 - 174 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlas. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carlas draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.