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The name Carlo peaked for girls at #4261 in 1970. Carlo is also used for boys, ranking #914 in 2024.

The name Carlo is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "free man".

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An energetic and friendly Italian classic, Carlo is popular in its native Italy, but also familiar across Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, France, and Brazil. A variation of the regal French and English classic Charles, it is ultimately derived from the Latin Carolus and the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man". 
 
In recent years, Carlo has seen renewed interest in the US, returning to the Top 1000 for the first time in over a decade. Given to more than 250 boy in the latest count, coming years may see attract more attention, after it become a modern saint's name in 2025.
 
British-Italian teenager Carlo Acutis was canonized as the first millennial saint by Pope Leo XIV, after two miracles attributed to him were confirmed. During his life, he was known for using his computer programming skills to promote Catholic devotion and has since been called the "Patron Saint of the Internet". 
 
Other notable Carlos include footballer manager Carlo Ancelotti, writer of The Adventures of Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi, Olympic skier Carlo Janka, and father of Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte, Carlo Buonaparte, just to name a few.

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The name Carlo is currently ranked #914 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #470 in 1923. The name is most popular in CARLO, CARLO, and CARLO. Carlo is occasionally used for girls in 1980.

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