Total births
1,061
Boys' name · since 1959
Karlo
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 1,061 babies named Karlo, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3415
- among boys today
- 1,061
- born since 1959
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Karlo is the #3415 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,061 recorded since 1959.
Social Security Administration records show Karlo recorded 1,061 times among boys since 1959, holding rank #3415 nationally today, ahead of 76% 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 1959 to 2025.
- #3415 among boys today
- 1,061 born since 1959
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Karlo is currently the #3415 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 1,061 born since 1959, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3415
- among boys today
- 1,061
- born since 1959
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Karlo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3415
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Karlo was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
39 babies were named Karlo in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Karlo compares
1,061 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Karlo's all-time total is 189% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Karlo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,061 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Karlo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karlo splits its recorded history at 1998: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karlo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#3,415
Active since
1959
Karlo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Karlo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Karlo's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Karlo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 82
1970s
82 births
- 1980s
1980s
115 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
272 births
- 2010s
2010s
254 births
- 2020s
2020s
178 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 272 births (26% of all-time use).
How Karlo 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 Karlo's total volume
Karlo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Karlo by state
Where Karlo concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 243 | 22.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 141 | 13.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Karlo's total US births 22.9%
Even split
243 of 1,061 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karlo? ▼
1,061 babies have been named Karlo since 1959. It currently ranks #3415 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 39 births.
When was Karlo most popular? ▼
Karlo was most popular in the 2000s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Karlo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karlo are California (243 births), Texas (141 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Karlo been used? ▼
Records for Karlo go back to 1959, giving 67 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Karlo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Karlo's data
- Karlo's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (272 total births) through the 2020s (178) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Karlos (243 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Karlo
Nearby Names Like Karlo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karlo
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Karlo side by side: Karlo vs Karl Karlo vs Karter Karlo vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Karlo
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1959–2025 (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. "Karlo: #3415 Boys' Name - 1,061 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karlo. 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 Karlo 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 July 2026.