Total births
1,352
Boys' name · since 1964
Carlito
Carlito has 1,352 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5496
- among boys today
- 1,352
- born since 1964
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Carlito is the #5496 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,352 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Carlito recorded 1,352 times among boys since 1964, holding rank #5496 nationally today, ahead of 62% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #5496 among boys today
- 1,352 born since 1964
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Carlito is currently the #5496 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 1,352 born since 1964, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5496
- among boys today
- 1,352
- born since 1964
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Carlito vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5496
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Carlito was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
92 babies were named Carlito in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Carlito compares
1,352 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Carlito's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Carlito | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,352 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 92 | 23 | 22,252 |
Carlito's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carlito splits its recorded history at 1999: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 92 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carlito at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,496
Active since
1964
Carlito popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 92
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Carlito by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Carlito's strongest decade.
475 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Carlito births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s
1990s
218 births
- 2000s
2000s
475 births
- 2010s
2010s
440 births
- 2020s 102
2020s
102 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 475 births (35% of all-time use).
How Carlito compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Carlito's total volume
Carlito vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Carlito by state
Where Carlito concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 55 | 4.1% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 46 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 28 | 2.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 28 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 18 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Texas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #8 | California | | 6 | 0.4% |
Ohio share of Carlito's total US births 4.1%
Even split
55 of 1,352 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Carlito appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlito? ▼
1,352 babies have been named Carlito since 1964. It currently ranks #5496 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 92 births.
When was Carlito most popular? ▼
Carlito was most popular in the 2000s decade with 475 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Carlito most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carlito are Ohio (55 births), Michigan (46 births), Florida (28 births).
How long has the name Carlito been used? ▼
Records for Carlito go back to 1964, giving 62 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Carlito? ▼
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 Carlito's data
- Carlito's decade-level peak was the 2000s (475 total births); usage has since declined to 102 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Carlitos (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- 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 Carlito
Nearby Names Like Carlito
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlito
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 Carlito side by side: Carlito vs Carl Carlito vs Carlos Carlito vs Carter
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Carlito
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, 1964–2025 (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. "Carlito: #5496 Boys' Name - 1,352 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlito. 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 Carlito 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.