Jancarlos
2025 SSA
About Jancarlos
Jancarlos is a modern compound name that blends the traditional Spanish name 'Jan' (derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious') with 'Carlos' (the Spanish form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'warrior'). This masculine name is particularly popular in Latin American countries and among Hispanic communities in the United States. The combination creates a distinctive name that honors both family traditions while offering a contemporary feel. Though not among the most common names in the US overall, Jancarlos has seen steady usage in Spanish-speaking communities, reflecting the trend of creating unique compound names while maintaining cultural connections.
Pronounced hahn-KAR-los.
As of October 2026, Jancarlos ranked #6613 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1522 for boys in 2010.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,107 | 66 | 34.4 |
| 2015 | #2,582 | 48 | 25 |
| 2016 | #3,187 | 36 | 19 |
| 2017 | #4,523 | 22 | 11.9 |
| 2018 | #3,932 | 27 | 14.9 |
| 2019 | #3,944 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #4,608 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2021 | #4,426 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |