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Carlito
OriginSpanish diminutive of Carlos, form of Charles, French from German
Meaning"free man"
US Rank#4731
2025 SSA
About Carlito
Carlito is an affectionate short form of Carlos or Carl -- or Charles for the matter -- used informally.
Pronounced car-LEE-toh.
As of October 2026, Carlito ranked #4731 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1585 in 2006.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,158 | 63 | 32.8 |
| 2015 | #2,687 | 45 | 23.5 |
| 2016 | #3,067 | 38 | 20 |
| 2017 | #3,322 | 34 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | #3,060 | 38 | 20.9 |
| 2019 | #3,359 | 34 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | #4,726 | 20 | 11.6 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,731 | 21 | 12.3 |
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- Carlito (born Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón
Jr.,), Puerto Rican,Canadian pro wrestler
- Carlos Emmanuel "Carlito" Olivero
American singer of boy band Menudo
Carlito in pop culture
- Carlito Brigante
main character in 1993 movie "Carlito's Way"
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