Total births
1,161
Boys' name · since 1988
Jancarlos
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 1,161 babies named Jancarlos, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7436
- among boys today
- 1,161
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jancarlos is the #7436 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,161 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Jancarlos recorded 1,161 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #7436 nationally today, ahead of 48% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #7436 among boys today
- 1,161 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jancarlos is currently the #7436 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 1,161 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7436
- among boys today
- 1,161
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Jancarlos vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7436
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Jancarlos was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
107 babies were named Jancarlos in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Jancarlos compares
1,161 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Jancarlos's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jancarlos | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,161 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 107 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jancarlos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jancarlos's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jancarlos at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#7,436
Active since
1988
Jancarlos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Jancarlos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jancarlos's strongest decade.
584 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Jancarlos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 113
1990s
113 births
- 2000s
2000s
361 births
- 2010s
2010s
584 births
- 2020s 92
2020s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 584 births (50% of all-time use).
How Jancarlos 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 Jancarlos's total volume
Jancarlos vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jancarlos by state
Where Jancarlos concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 130 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 109 | 9.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 108 | 9.3% |
| #4 | California | | 92 | 7.9% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 18 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.4% |
Florida share of Jancarlos's total US births 11.2%
Even split
130 of 1,161 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jancarlos? ▼
1,161 babies have been named Jancarlos since 1988. It currently ranks #7436 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 107 births.
When was Jancarlos most popular? ▼
Jancarlos was most popular in the 2010s decade with 584 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Jancarlos most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jancarlos are Florida (130 births), Texas (109 births), New York (108 births).
How long has the name Jancarlos been used? ▼
Records for Jancarlos go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jancarlos? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jan, Jansen, Janet, Janson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jancarlos's data
- Jancarlos's decade-level peak was the 2010s (584 total births); usage has since declined to 92 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Jancarloss (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Jancarlos
Nearby Names Like Jancarlos
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jancarlos
Jan Boy
#2191 22,403 births
Jansen Boy
#2850 2,124 births
Janet Boy
1,515 births
Janson Boy
#4740 1,170 births
Janice Boy
1,157 births
Compare Jancarlos side by side: Jancarlos vs Jan Jancarlos vs Jansen Jancarlos vs Janet
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Jancarlos
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Jancarlos: #7436 Boys' Name - 1,161 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jancarlos. 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 Jancarlos 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.