Carlos
Boy name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Carlos: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2014.
Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles, tracing back to the Germanic *karla- meaning "free man." Famous bearers include the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel, the Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim, and King Carlos III of Spain, a key figure in the Enlightenment. The name's root has also inspired many place names, from San Carlos in California and Argentina to the Carlos region in Peru. Interestingly, Carlos has become a familiar choice in Scotland too, reflecting the country's growing cultural diversity rather than any direct historical link—a name that carries a warm, international ease for modern parents.
Boy 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20145 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 39since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 25%vs prior 5y